--- title: "Management & Running of Schools Buying Hubs Regional Pilot" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-2affae9f-81c0-44c6-be88-f0b435836de0" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2affae9f-81c0-44c6-be88-f0b435836de0" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2affae9f-81c0-44c6-be88-f0b435836de0.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2affae9f-81c0-44c6-be88-f0b435836de0.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION" published: "2017-06-02" --- # Management & Running of Schools Buying Hubs Regional Pilot Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2affae9f-81c0-44c6-be88-f0b435836de0 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2affae9f-81c0-44c6-be88-f0b435836de0) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2affae9f-81c0-44c6-be88-f0b435836de0.json) ## Summary The Department for Education is initiating the procurement process for the "Management & Running of Schools Buying Hubs Regional Pilot". This initiative is classified under the CPV category "Services furnished by business, professional and specialist organisations". The tender is currently in the planning stage, with an engagement end date set for 23rd February 2018. The pilot project involves establishing two regional buying hubs within the North West and South West of the United Kingdom, which will operate for an initial period of 12 months. The estimated value of each hub is up to £1.3 million, with the potential to extend for an additional 36 months, subject to performance and funding availability. This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those with expertise in procurement consultancy and regional service delivery. Companies that specialise in complex purchasing, such as catering, cleaning, and facility management services for educational institutions, will find this tender particularly relevant. The initiative aims to forge strong local ties and enhance service provision, making it an attractive proposition for businesses looking to expand their operations in the education sector. Participation in planned supplier events will also foster networking opportunities and collaborative bidding strategies. ## Notice ***New on 2nd June 2017 - Please note that the two contracts for the schools regional buying hubs in the North West and South West regions will be awarded using the Competitive Dialogue Procedure. This will commence in June and will be completed by September/October 2017. The estimated combined total value of the two contracts is PS14 million to PS18 million (excluding VAT) over a period of up to four years (the first year being a pilot phase with a combined capped value of PS2.6 million excluding VAT). Continuation of the contract beyond the first year (pilot phase) will be dependent on the Department's view of the success of the pilot phase, acceptable performance by the supplier and funding availability. The revised contact email address is schoolhubs@education.gov.uk.*** See 'Attachments' for a word version of the advert containing more information. One of the key initiatives announced in the recently published Schools' Buying Strategy is to provide a network of Schools Buying Hubs to help with complex buying. In order to thoroughly test the approach, the Department for Education (DfE) proposes to tender for two separate organisations to run and manage pilot hubs in two government regions: one in the North West (NW) and one in the South West (SW) for an initial period of 12 months with a focus on local buying. Hubs also aim to facilitate and strengthen local service provision and cohesion. School Buying Hubs will be single regional units designed to communicate with and support all schools in their area, including through phone and online services. They will provide category expertise and specialist advice to help deliver better value. They can add particular value for goods and services which can be effectively bought on a regional basis. Often for schools this covers areas of spend that are complex, infrequent and high value, including the delivery of important services such as catering, cleaning and premises. Additional information: Estimated Total Value (exl VAT): Up to PS1.3 million per hub for 12-month provision. Option to extend contract by further 36 months with yearly break clauses. Future years funding to be determined. As a regional pilot, the PS1.3 million is only for a proportion of the schools population in each region and therefore not the expected typical annual cost. Two supplier events are to be held, one in the NW and one in the SW. We would strongly encourage attendance at these events Suppliers need to pre-register to attend the Supplier Engagement Event by emailing: cg.communications@education.gov.uk by 3 March 2017. Suppliers must send their attendees name (our intension is to include one representative per organisation but this may be increased to two depending on venue capacity) and the organisation name. This information will be shared with all other attendees unless you expressly inform the department that you do not wish so. Venue details will be emailed to all attendees. A prospectus will also be circulated ahead of the event. The supplier events will be used to help shape requirements. We welcome input and discussion at the event as well as serving as a networking opportunity for possible consortia bids. Time will be built into the day for networking and contact lists will be shared after the event. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3765a168-e7d4-4dc4-b53a-57eea56bf5bf | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 2 Jun 2017 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 23 Feb 2018 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | South West London | | Postcode | SW1P 3BT | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West | | ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London | | Local authority | Westminster | | Electoral ward | St James's | | Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster | | Delivery location | TLD North West (England), TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 79996000 - Business organisation services - 98110000 - Services furnished by business, professional and specialist organisations ## Release History - 2 Jun 2017 at 07:59 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3765a168-e7d4-4dc4-b53a-57eea56bf5bf - 8 Feb 2017 at 15:07 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3765a168-e7d4-4dc4-b53a-57eea56bf5bf - 8 Feb 2017 at 12:14 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3765a168-e7d4-4dc4-b53a-57eea56bf5bf - 8 Feb 2017 at 09:45 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3765a168-e7d4-4dc4-b53a-57eea56bf5bf - 7 Feb 2017 at 14:38 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3765a168-e7d4-4dc4-b53a-57eea56bf5bf ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3765a168-e7d4-4dc4-b53a-57eea56bf5bf 2nd June 2017 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/793d1ff3-3d90-45a6-8358-c1bf556933e7 Word version of the advert and further information - https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/schools-buying-strategy The Schools' Buying Strategy - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1f93c593-7f84-4e2c-ba47-245cb4cac9e4 Word version of the advert and further information ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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