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title: "(Animal Care and Farming) Provision of AP to Respect Collaboration Trust"
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# (Animal Care and Farming) Provision of AP to Respect Collaboration Trust

Buyer: RESPECT COLLABORATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0686d3

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## Summary

The procurement process led by the Respect Collaboration Trust, a public authority under sub-central government based in Derby, United Kingdom, involves a contract for the provision of alternative education focusing on animal care and farming. This initiative, valued at £300,000 gross with a net amount of £250,000, has reached the award stage as of 5th June 2026, with the tender initially issued on 20th April 2026. The procurement follows an open procedure under a light-touch regime, specifically addressing education and training services. The awarded supplier, The Island Project Farming and Education Centre Ltd, is set to commence service delivery from 1st September 2026 until 31st August 2027, with potential extensions for up to five additional years. Opportunities for additional purchases are also embedded in the contract terms, facilitated in an ad hoc manner depending on immediate requirements and provider capacity. Located primarily in the UKF1 region, the contract underscores the commitment to deliver appropriate education for children outside the traditional school system.

This tender offers ample opportunities for businesses involved in education services, particularly those specialising in alternative or specialised educational programmes, to engage with public sector clients. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) capable of delivering high-quality educational experiences, especially with a focus on animal care and farming, are well-positioned for future similar opportunities. The procurement process's open nature invites competitive bids while ensuring that quality remains a priority, with a 70% weighting on quality and 30% on price. Businesses that have experience in providing education services, maintaining comprehensive insurance, and ensuring robust safeguarding measures rally as suitable candidates for such tenders. Moreover, enterprises ready to adapt to the flexible procurement terms regarding ongoing placements and additional purchases will find a sustainable growth avenue in similar public sector engagements.

## Notice

Provision of Alternative Education (Animal Care and Farming) 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.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid. The scope of this agreement is not restricted by pupil numbers. It is anticipated that places will be purchased on an ad hoc basis, dependant on the pupil's requirements and capacity of the best value provider. However, it will be possible, in some areas, for core places to be arranged on a regular basis.

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

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053104-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 22 May 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2027 |
| Recurrence | 2031-01-01 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £250,000 |
| Lots value | £250,000 |
| Awards value | £250,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | RESPECT COLLABORATION TRUST |
| Additional buyers | PHP LAW LLP |
| Locality | DERBY |
| Post town | Derby |
| Postcode | DE1 3LB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC |
| Local authority | South Hams |
| Electoral ward | Totnes |
| Westminster constituency | South Devon |
| Delivery location | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE ISLAND PROJECT FARMING AND EDUCATION CENTRE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 5 Jun 2026 at 07:10 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053104-2026
- 20 Apr 2026 at 20:38 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035851-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053104-2026
  5th June 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035851-2026
  20th April 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.islandproject.co.uk
- http://www.phplaw.co.uk
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/login.asp?B=PHPLAWLLP
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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