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title: "Dynamic Purchasing System for Academy Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04c948"
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# Dynamic Purchasing System for Academy Services

Buyer: RED KITE LEARNING TRUST  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04c948

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## Summary

Red Kite Learning Trust, in collaboration with Pagabo, has initiated a procurement process to establish a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) tailored for Academy Services across Academy Trusts in England. This tender, titled "Dynamic Purchasing System for Academy Services," falls under the business services category, encompassing law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security services. The procurement is currently in the tender stage, using a restricted procedure as per the Public Contract Regulations 2015. The DPS covers a substantial budget of £89.5 million and will be active until May 2026, coinciding with an existing framework for Academy Services. Key locations include various regions within the UK, with all documentation available for download via the In-Tend platform. The tender process permits electronic and written submissions, with the final date for submissions being 29th May 2026.

This DPS presents extensive opportunities for businesses specialising in the broad spectrum of services needed by academy trusts, such as legal, audit, data protection, human resources, and payroll solutions. Ideal candidates for this procurement opportunity include law firms, consultancy agencies, marketing specialists, recruitment agencies, printing and security service providers, and professional service firms capable of delivering high-quality support to educational institutions. Engaging with this tender can help businesses diversify their portfolio, secure long-term contracts, and establish or enhance their presence in the education sector. The procurement method encourages a competitive selection process, ensuring that businesses with robust credentials and proven expertise can thrive.

## Notice

Red Kite Learning Trust are working with Pagabo to look to establish a Dynamic Purchasing System for Academy Services for Academy Trusts in England. The DPS Agreement will cover projects including, but is not limited to, legal services, internal and external audit services, DPO services, HR and payroll solutions, etc. The procurement will be a single stage process following the Public Contract Regulations 2015 open procedure. The DPS agreement will be established and coincide with the recently awarded framework for Academy Services and will be coterminous in May 2026. The DPS will be split in to 11 categories, this DPS agreement is being advertised and tendered, so it can be utilised by Academies in England. Please refer to document set available for download from the In-Tend platform for a full application process overview. Documentation is available to download from In-Tend https://www.in-tendhost.co.uk/pagabo/aspx/ProjectManage/1278

### Lot Information

Lot 1

There are 11 Categories, which help specifically select the type of service that is being procured. Please refer to tendering document for the category structure.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040834-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 29 May 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £89,500,000 |
| Lots value | £89,500,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | RED KITE LEARNING TRUST |
| Locality | HARROGATE |
| 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

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

### Codes

- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

## Release History

- 18 Dec 2024 at 15:59 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040834-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.rklt.co.uk
- https://www.in-tendhost.co.uk/pagabo/aspx/ProjectManage/1278

## Provenance

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