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Contract Notice

Pagabo National Framework for Academy Services

  • First published: 30 November 2023
  • Last modified: 30 November 2023

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Contents

Summary

OCID:
ocds-h6vhtk-03e1cb
Published by:
Red Kite Learning Trust
Authority ID:
AA62291
Publication date:
30 November 2023
Deadline date:
11 January 2024
Notice type:
Contract Notice
Has documents:
No
Has SPD:
No
Has Carbon Reduction Plan:
N/A

Abstract

This lot is for the provision of legal services specfically to Academies, Single Academy Trusts and Multi Academy Trusts in line with the Academy Trust Handbook.

Full notice text

Contract notice

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1) Name and addresses

Red Kite Learning Trust

Red Kite Office, Panal Ash Road

Harrogate

HG2 9PH

UK

E-mail: tenders@pagabo.co.uk

NUTS: UKE22

Internet address(es)

Main address: www.rklt.co.uk

I.3) Communication

The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge at:

https://in-tendhost.co.uk/pagabo/aspx/ProjectManage/1269


Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address


Tenders or requests to participate must be sent electronically to:

https://in-tendhost.co.uk/pagabo/aspx/ProjectManage/1269


Tenders or requests to participate must be sent to the abovementioned address


Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at:

https://in-tendhost.co.uk/pagabo/aspx/ProjectManage/1269


I.4) Type of the contracting authority

Other: Education

I.5) Main activity

Education

Section II: Object

II.1) Scope of the procurement

II.1.1) Title

Pagabo National Framework for Academy Services

Reference number: AVP-RKLT-1009

II.1.2) Main CPV code

79000000

 

II.1.3) Type of contract

Services

II.1.4) Short description

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 and external), Data Protection, Health and 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.

II.1.5) Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: 89 500 000.00  GBP

II.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: Yes

Tenders may be submitted for all lots

II.2) Description

Lot No: 1

II.2.1) Title

Legal Services

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

79100000

79140000

79111000

79112000

79132000

79130000

79132100

79110000

79131000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKG

UKK

UKF

UKH

UKJ

UKE

UKI

UKC

UKD


Main site or place of performance:

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

This lot is for the provision of legal services specfically to Academies, Single Academy Trusts and Multi Academy Trusts in line with the Academy Trust Handbook.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: 22 000 000.00  GBP

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 48

This contract is subject to renewal: No

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2.14) Additional information

Lot No: 2

II.2.1) Title

Data Protection Officer (DPO) Services

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

79100000

79140000

79111000

79112000

79132000

79130000

79132100

79110000

79131000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKG

UKI

UKH

UKJ

UKE

UKK

UKC

UKD

UKF


Main site or place of performance:

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

This lot is for the provision of Data Protection Officer services specifically to Academies, Single Academy Trusts and Multi Academy Trusts to provide information security and compliance with data protection law service in line with the Academy Trust Handbook.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: 10 000 000.00  GBP

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 48

This contract is subject to renewal: No

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2.14) Additional information

Lot No: 3

II.2.1) Title

Internal Audit Services

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

79200000

79212000

79221000

79212100

79212400

79212200

79212500

79212300

79222000

79210000

79220000

79211000

79211200

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKG

UKK

UKF

UKH

UKJ

UKE

UKI

UKC

UKD


Main site or place of performance:

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

This lot is for the provision of internal audit services specifically to Academies, Single Academy Trusts and Multi Academy Trusts in accordance with the Academy Trust Handbook.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: 9 000 000.00  GBP

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 48

This contract is subject to renewal: No

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2.14) Additional information

Lot No: 4

II.2.1) Title

External Audit Services

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

79200000

79212000

79221000

79212100

79212400

79212200

79211000

79212500

79212300

79222000

79210000

79220000

79211200

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKG

UKK

UKF

UKH

UKJ

UKE

UKI

UKC

UKD


Main site or place of performance:

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

This lot is for the provision. of external audit services specifically to Academies, Single Academy Trusts and Multi Academy Trusts in accordance with the Academy Trust Handbook.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: 17 500 000.00  GBP

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 48

This contract is subject to renewal: No

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2.14) Additional information

Lot No: 5

II.2.1) Title

Valuation Services

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

79200000

79212000

79221000

79212100

79212400

79212200

79211000

79212500

79212300

79222000

79210000

79220000

79211200

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKG

UKI

UKH

UKJ

UKE

UKK

UKC

UKD

UKF


Main site or place of performance:

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

This lot is for the provision of valuation services specifically to Academies, Single Academy Trusts and Multi Academy Trusts in line with the Academy Trust Handbook.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: 4 000 000.00  GBP

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 48

This contract is subject to renewal: No

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2.14) Additional information

Lot No: 6

II.2.1) Title

Health and Safety Services

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

71317200

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKG

UKI

UKH

UKJ

UKE

UKK

UKC

UKD

UKF


Main site or place of performance:

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

This lot is for the provision of Health and Safety services specifically to Academies, Single Academy Trusts and Multi Academy Trusts in line with the Academy Trust Handbook.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: 8 000 000.00  GBP

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 48

This contract is subject to renewal: No

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2.14) Additional information

Lot No: 7

II.2.1) Title

Human Resource Services

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

79414000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKG

UKI

UKH

UKJ

UKE

UKK

UKC

UKD

UKF


Main site or place of performance:

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

This lot is for the provision of Human Resource consultancy services specifically to Academies, Single Academy Trusts and Multi Academy Trusts in line with the Academy Trust Handbook.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: 5 000 000.00  GBP

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 48

This contract is subject to renewal: No

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2.14) Additional information

Lot No: 8

II.2.1) Title

Payroll Services

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

79211110

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKG

UKK

UKF

UKH

UKJ

UKE

UKI

UKC

UKD


Main site or place of performance:

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

This lot is for the provision of Payroll services specifically to Academies, Single Academy Trusts and Multi Academy Trusts in line with the Academy Trust Handbook.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: 5 000 000.00  GBP

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 48

This contract is subject to renewal: No

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2.14) Additional information

Lot No: 9

II.2.1) Title

Human Resource Management Software as a Solution (SaaS)

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

48450000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKG

UKI

UKH

UKJ

UKE

UKK

UKC

UKD

UKF


Main site or place of performance:

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

This lot is for the provision of Human Resource Management software as a solution, specifically to Academies, Single Academy Trusts and Multi Academy Trusts in line with the Academy Trust Handbook

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: 3 000 000.00  GBP

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 48

This contract is subject to renewal: No

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2.14) Additional information

Lot No: 10

II.2.1) Title

Payroll Management Software as a Service (SaaS)

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

48450000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKG

UKK

UKF

UKH

UKJ

UKE

UKI

UKC

UKD


Main site or place of performance:

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

This lot is for the provision of Payroll management software as a solution, specifically to Academies, Single Academy Trusts and Multi Academy Trusts in line with the Academy Trust Handbook

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: 3 000 000.00  GBP

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 48

This contract is subject to renewal: No

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2.14) Additional information

Lot No: 11

II.2.1) Title

Combined HR and Payroll Management Software as a Service (SaaS)

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

48450000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKG

UKI

UKH

UKJ

UKE

UKK

UKC

UKD

UKF


Main site or place of performance:

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

This lot is for the provision of a combined Human Resource and Payroll Management software as a solution, specifically to Academies, Single Academy Trusts and Multi Academy Trusts in line with the Academy Trust Handbook

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: 3 000 000.00  GBP

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 48

This contract is subject to renewal: No

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2.14) Additional information

Section III: Legal, economic, financial and technical information

III.1) Conditions for participation

III.1.1) Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers

List and brief description of conditions:

III.1.2) Economic and financial standing

Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents


III.1.3) Technical and professional ability

Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents


III.2) Conditions related to the contract

Section IV: Procedure

IV.1) Description

IV.1.1) Type of procedure

Open procedure

IV.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system

The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement with several operators.

Envisaged maximum number of participants to the framework agreement: 99

Justification for any framework agreement duration exceeding 4 years: N/A

IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes

IV.2) Administrative information

IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure

Notice number in the OJ S:

2023/S 000-020210

IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate

Date: 11/01/2024

Local time: 12:00

IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted

EN

IV.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender

Duration in months: 48 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)

IV.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders

Date: 11/01/2024

Local time: 12:05

Place:

Section VI: Complementary information

VI.1) Information about recurrence

This is a recurrent procurement: No

VI.3) Additional information

Pagabo, on behalf of the Contracting Authority, reserve the right to reallocate the anticipated maximum lot values during the life of the framework, whilst ensuring that the overall contract notice upper value of £89 500 000 GBP isn’t exceeded.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 extent that it is lawful to do so to conclude a framework agreement with the successful bidder(s) in respect of the lot(s) that have not been challenged; and (iii) make whatever changes it may see fit to the content and structure of the tendering competition. In no circumstances will Pagabo or the contracting authority be liable for any costs incurred by the bidders.

VI.4) Procedures for review

VI.4.1) Review body

High Courts of England and Wales

London

UK

VI.4.3) Review procedure

Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures:

As set out in the Public Contracts Regulations 2015

VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice

29/11/2023

Coding

Commodity categories

ID Title Parent category
79210000 Accounting and auditing services Accounting, auditing and fiscal services
79212500 Accounting review services Auditing services
79211000 Accounting services Accounting and auditing services
79200000 Accounting, auditing and fiscal services Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
79212000 Auditing services Accounting and auditing services
79000000 Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security Other Services
79132000 Certification services Legal documentation and certification services
79211200 Compilation of financial statements services Accounting services
79131000 Documentation services Legal documentation and certification services
79132100 Electronic signature certification services Certification services
79212100 Financial auditing services Auditing services
79220000 Fiscal services Accounting, auditing and fiscal services
79212400 Fraud audit services Auditing services
71317200 Health and safety services Hazard protection and control consultancy services
79414000 Human resources management consultancy services Business and management consultancy services
79212200 Internal audit services Auditing services
79140000 Legal advisory and information services Legal services
79110000 Legal advisory and representation services Legal services
79111000 Legal advisory services Legal advisory and representation services
79130000 Legal documentation and certification services Legal services
79112000 Legal representation services Legal advisory and representation services
79100000 Legal services Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
79211110 Payroll management services Accounting services
79212300 Statutory audit services Auditing services
79221000 Tax consultancy services Fiscal services
79222000 Tax-return preparation services Fiscal services
48450000 Time accounting or human resources software package Business transaction and personal business software package

Delivery locations

ID Description
100 UK - All

Alert region restrictions

The buyer has restricted the alert for this notice to suppliers based in the following regions.

ID Description
There are no alert restrictions for this notice.

About the buyer

Main contact:
tenders@pagabo.co.uk
Admin contact:
N/a
Technical contact:
N/a
Other contact:
N/a

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