Tender

(Music) Provision of Alternative Education to Respect Collaboration Trust

RESPECT COLLABORATION TRUST

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Tender

20 Apr 2026 at 20:17

Summary of the contracting process

The RESPECT COLLABORATION TRUST, a sub-central government public authority located in Derby, UK, is actively seeking providers for the provision of Alternative Education (Music). This service aims to deliver suitable education for children of compulsory school age who cannot attend traditional schools due to suspension, exclusion, or other reasons. It is currently at the tender stage, with an open procedure allowing for electronic submissions in English until 22nd May 2026. The procurement falls under the education and training services category, with a gross contract value estimated at £510,000, effective from 1st September 2026 to 31st July 2027. Potential extensions could see the contract rolling annually until August 2031.

This tender presents a promising opportunity for SMEs and VCSEs specialising in educational services, particularly those with expertise in music education. Prospective bidders should be equipped to address comprehensive educational and safeguarding requirements, ensuring the quality of education aligns with statutory guidance and social value commitments. Businesses with strong data protection measures and robust operational delivery capabilities should find this tender appealing. The framework also requires substantial public liability and cyber insurance, signalling opportunities for those with existing coverage. Considering the anticipated ad hoc purchasing of educational places, organisations with flexible operational structures and the desire for long-term collaboration are well-suited to compete.

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Notice Title

(Music) Provision of Alternative Education to Respect Collaboration Trust

Notice Description

Provision of Alternative Education (Music) to Respect Collaboration Trust. The Trust ("RCT") has a statutory duty to make arrangements for the provision of appropriate education otherwise than at school, for children of compulsory school age who, by reason of suspension or exclusion from school or otherwise, will not receive a suitable education without these

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid. The scope of this agreement is not restricted by pupil numbers. It is anticipated that places will be purchased on an ad hoc basis, dependant on the pupil's requirements and capacity of the best value provider. However, it will be possible, in some areas, for core places to be arranged on a regular basis.

Renewal: Rolling year on year for 5 years (1+1+1+1+1)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0686d2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035850-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£425,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£425,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Apr 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
22 May 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Jul 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
2031-01-01

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
RESPECT COLLABORATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DERBY
Postcode
DE1 3LB
Post Town
Derby
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF11 Derby
Delivery Location
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire

Local Authority
Derby
Electoral Ward
Darley
Westminster Constituency
Derby North

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