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25 May 2026 at 12:01

Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process, initiated by the Respect Collaboration Trust, focuses on the "Respect Provision of Supply Agency Services." Classified under the industry category of "Supply services of personnel including temporary staff," this tender is pertinent to educational sectors requiring agency staff, particularly for those with SEMH needs or high-risk behaviours. Located in Derby, UKF11, the tender involves PHP Law LLP as a buyer alongside Respect Collaboration Trust. Currently, the procurement stage is active and utilises an open procedure, with a closing tender period on 22nd June 2026, and the award period concluding by 29th June 2026. The contract, worth £750,000 net of tax and running from 1st September 2026 to 31st August 2029, seeks to establish a Preferred Agency Supplier List, aiming to secure high-quality, responsive, and value-for-money services.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in supply agency services, especially those with expertise in educational staffing. Companies capable of providing personnel for emergency and long-term educational cover, who are adept at managing pupils with diverse needs and behaviours, would find this bid particularly advantageous. The Trust intends to appoint up to four high-scoring providers based on quality and price criteria, making it a competitive yet rewarding opportunity for agencies capable of demonstrating economic stability, technical proficiency, and high service standards. Businesses targeting growth in educational sectors and those able to offer comprehensive staff solutions aligned with the Trust's requirements would be well-positioned to compete effectively in this procurement process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Respect Provision of Supply Agency Services

Notice Description

This tender opportunity has been issued by Academies for Respect Collaboration Trust (the Trust). The proposed contract will be for the provision of supply agency services to the Trust. The Trust is looking to appoint the four highest scoring successful Providers who will provide Supply Agency Services and form part of the Trust's Preferred Agency Supplier List. The Trust requires provision for: a. Emergency and short notice cover b. Planned absence c. Longer-term placements The Provider must deliver supply staff who are experienced and confident working with pupils who: a. Have SEMH needs b. May display dysregulated and high-risk behaviours c. May be out of mainstream education or in crisis d. May have medical, social, or safeguarding vulnerabilities The Trust does not guarantee volume to any individual Provider. Work will be allocated based on: a. Quality of staff provided b. Compliance with requirements c. Responsiveness and reliability d. Value for money

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a266
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048734-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£750,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£750,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 May 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
22 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Sep 2026 - 31 Aug 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Cancelled
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Cancelled
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
RESPECT COLLABORATION TRUST
Additional Buyers

PHP Law LLP

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DERBY
Postcode
DE24 8AN
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
TLF11 Derby

Local Authority
Derby
Electoral Ward
Alvaston North
Westminster Constituency
Derby South

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