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(Engagement Mentoring) Provision of Alternative Education to Respect Collaboration Trust

RESPECT COLLABORATION TRUST

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

10 Sep 2026 at 14:31

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

30 Jul 2026 at 09:54

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
TenderUpdate

11 May 2026 at 19:59

UK4 - Tender Notice
Tender

05 May 2026 at 14:51

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Respect Collaboration Trust procured alternative education through engagement mentoring for children of compulsory school age who cannot receive suitable education at school because of suspension, exclusion or other circumstances. The service provides structured educational placements and mentoring, supporting attendance, safeguarding, pupil progress, curriculum and accreditation, behaviour management, quality assurance and reintegration outcomes. Delivery is in the Derby area. The buyer is Respect Collaboration Trust, with PHP Law LLP acting as procurement consultant. This is an education and training service, suitable for organisations providing alternative provision, mentoring, specialist teaching or supervised learning for vulnerable pupils. The requirement is delivered through providers working directly with pupils and meeting the Trust’s statutory education responsibilities.

The procurement is complete and has been awarded following an open procedure. Four bids were received and three reached the final stage; the three highest-scoring bidders were eligible for contracts. Bids closed on 5 June 2026, enquiries closed on 26 May, the award decision was due by 15 June, and both awards were made on 28 July 2026. Safe and Sound Group and Derby City Boxing Academy Community Interest Company each received a contract worth £167,500 excluding VAT (£201,000 including VAT). Both contracts were signed on 1 September 2026 and run from 1 September 2026 to 31 August 2027, with rolling annual renewals for up to five years, potentially ending 31 August 2031. Quality counted for 70% and price for 30%.

This award shows demand from Respect Collaboration Trust for alternative education providers able to combine engagement mentoring with reliable educational delivery for vulnerable pupils. Credible competitors would need demonstrable recent experience, with up to two relevant contracts from the previous three years, and the ability to evidence outcomes in attendance, behaviour, safeguarding, pupil progress, curriculum and accreditation. Strong staffing qualifications and experience, clear service provision, effective progress tracking, quality assurance and compliant policies were central to evaluation. Providers also need robust safeguarding, DBS checking, supervision, data protection, health and safety, transport or operational arrangements and reporting systems. Commercial readiness includes public and employers’ liability insurance at £5 million, suitable motor cover where relevant, cyber cover and abuse or sexual misconduct liability cover.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

(Engagement Mentoring) Provision of Alternative Education to Respect Collaboration Trust

Notice Description

Provision of Alternative Education (Engagement Mentoring) 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 arrangements. Top 3 highest scoring Bidders are awarded a contract.

Lot Information

Lot 1

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

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0691a4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085944-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£335,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£335,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£167,500 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£167,500 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Sep 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
5 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jul 20261 months ago
Contract Period
1 Sep 2026 - 31 Aug 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
2031-01-01

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

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
Postcode Area
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

SAFE AND SOUND GROUP

DERBY CITY BOXING ACADEMY COMMUNITY INTEREST COMPANY

Further Information

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