--- title: "National Framework for Academy Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-425d5e12-a35d-492c-bbe4-84a43cc42e0b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-425d5e12-a35d-492c-bbe4-84a43cc42e0b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-425d5e12-a35d-492c-bbe4-84a43cc42e0b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-425d5e12-a35d-492c-bbe4-84a43cc42e0b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "PAGABO" published: "2023-11-29" --- # National Framework for Academy Services Buyer: PAGABO Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-425d5e12-a35d-492c-bbe4-84a43cc42e0b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-425d5e12-a35d-492c-bbe4-84a43cc42e0b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-425d5e12-a35d-492c-bbe4-84a43cc42e0b.json) ## Summary The Pagabo National Framework for Academy Services procurement process is currently active. Pagabo, acting on behalf of Red Kite Learning Trust, is establishing a national framework of service providers for Academies in England. The framework covers services such as Legal, Audit, Data Protection, Health & Safety, HR, and Payroll. The procurement method is an Open procedure (above threshold), with a tender deadline of January 11, 2024. The contract period will be from March 4, 2024, to March 3, 2026. The buying organization is Pagabo, located in North Yorkshire, United Kingdom. This tender presents an opportunity for businesses providing professional services to Academies in England. Companies specializing in Legal, Audit, Data Protection, Health & Safety, HR, or Payroll services would be well-suited to compete. The procurement process is open to SMEs and follows the Public Contract Regulations 2015 Open procedure. Businesses interested in participating should review the tender documentation available for free on the Pagabo website. ## Notice Added Value Portal t/a Pagabo, acting on behalf of Red Kite Learning Trust, wish to establish a national framework of Providers of professional services to Academies in England. The framework will cover but will not be limited to the provision of Legal, Audit (internal & external), Data Protection, Health & Safety, HR and Payroll services. The Framework Agreement will be established for a period of 2 years, with the option to extend for up to a further 2 periods of 12 months. This Framework Agreement is being advertised and tendered, so it can be utilised by all Academy Trusts in England and the full list is available in the Tender synopsis. The framework is divided into 11 lots and 9 regions (99 sub-lots), with a maximum of 9 Suppliers per sub-lot. The framework shall have the facility for Clients to Direct Award and Further Compete their requirements. The procurement will be a single stage process following the Public Contract Regulations 2015 Open procedure. The ITT documents can only be accessed when logged into in-tend. If you are an existing supplier, please log into the system. If you are a new supplier, please make sure you register your company as an initial step on the in-tend website. Select the tab 'Tenders' then select 'Current'. Search for the reference number on the left-hand side of the page and press enter. The tender advert will now be visible. To view the ITT documents, click 'View Details'. This will take you to a new screen, please click 'Express Interest'. Once in the tender there are 5 tabs; 'Tender', 'ITT -documents', 'Correspondence', 'Clarifications' and 'History'. Select the second tab (ITT docs) where you will find useful information under 'Tender Details'. Continue to scroll down to the heading 'Tender Documents Received' where you will be able to view/download the documents. Opting In and out: please note you are required to 'Opt In' before you can access the 'My Tender Return' to start populating your response. The 'Opt Out' functionality will also be available throughout the duration of the tender process. Opting out will give you the option of declaring that you no longer wish to receive any further communication in relation to this tender along with the opportunity of providing feedback and comments for this decision. You may amend your decision to 'Opt In or Out' at any time during the tender process. This procurement will be evaluated in accordance with the process set out in the bid pack documentation. Pagabo, on behalf of the contracting authority reserves the right to run all stages of the procurement concurrently. Pagabo, on behalf of the contracting authority reserves the right: (i) not to award any framework agreement, as a result of the procurement process, commenced by publication of this notice; (ii) in the event that there is a substantive challenge to the procurement and such challenge is confined to a single lot, Pagabo, on behalf of the contracting authority, reserves the right to the ... Additional information: Tender documentation can be found for free here - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/pagabo/aspx/ProjectManage/1269 Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/864b187e-7c3c-4d03-9fd1-55e60a3d54e6 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 29 Nov 2023 | | Submission deadline | 11 Jan 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 4 Mar 2024 - 3 Mar 2026 | | 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 | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | PAGABO | | Locality | NORTH YORKSHIRE | | Post town | Harrogate | | Postcode | HG2 9PH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | | ITL 2 | TLE2 North Yorkshire | | ITL 3 | TLE22 North Yorkshire | | Local authority | North Yorkshire | | Electoral ward | Harlow & St. Georges | | Westminster constituency | Harrogate and Knaresborough | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 48 - Software package and information systems - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 48450000 - Time accounting or human resources software package - 71317200 - Health and safety services - 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security - 79100000 - Legal services - 79110000 - Legal advisory and representation services - 79130000 - Legal documentation and certification services - 79200000 - Accounting, auditing and fiscal services - 79210000 - Accounting and auditing services - 79211110 - Payroll management services - 79414000 - Human resources management consultancy services ## Release History - 29 Nov 2023 at 17:00 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/864b187e-7c3c-4d03-9fd1-55e60a3d54e6 - 29 Nov 2023 at 16:51 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/864b187e-7c3c-4d03-9fd1-55e60a3d54e6 - 29 Nov 2023 at 09:47 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/864b187e-7c3c-4d03-9fd1-55e60a3d54e6 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/864b187e-7c3c-4d03-9fd1-55e60a3d54e6 29th November 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/pagabo/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/pagabo/aspx/ProjectManage/1269 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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