Summary
- OCID:
- ocds-h6vhtk-06ef64
- Published by:
- Respect Collaboration Trust
- Authority ID:
- AA88140
- Publication date:
- 02 September 2026
- Deadline date:
- 29 September 2026
- Notice type:
- UK4
- Has documents:
- No
- Has SPD:
- No
- Has Carbon Reduction Plan:
- N/A
Abstract
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 arrangements. The Trust are looking to run tender processes to procure suitably experienced and qualified providers to deliver their programme of Alternative Provision. Individual Tenders will be run for each type of AP Provision needed. The estimated contract value would be for all AP Provision for one academic year. As a Contract under the Light Touch Regime the contracts could be extended each year if the provision continues to be needed. Top 3 highest scoring bidders awarded a contract.
Full notice text
Scope
Procurement reference
RCT01.06
Procurement description
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 arrangements. The Trust are looking to run tender processes to procure suitably experienced and qualified providers to deliver their programme of Alternative Provision. Individual Tenders will be run for each type of AP Provision needed. The estimated contract value would be for all AP Provision for one academic year. As a Contract under the Light Touch Regime the contracts could be extended each year if the provision continues to be needed. Top 3 highest scoring bidders awarded a contract.
Total value (estimated, excluding VAT)
150000 GBP to 150000GBP
Contract dates (estimated)
02 November 2026, 00:00AM to 01 November 2027, 23:59PM
Extension end date (if all the extensions are used): 01 November 2031
Contracting authority
Respect Collaboration Trust
Identification register:
Address 1: Bridge Street School
Town/City: Derby
Postcode: DE1 3LB
Country: United Kingdom
Public Procurement Organisation Number: PZXX-7178-BQRZ
NUTS code: UKF11
Contact name: Vicki Grainger
Email: v.grainger@respectschools.co.uk
Telephone: 07771785755
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Is this procurement under a special regime?
Light touch
Is the total value above threshold?
Above threshold
Trade agreements
Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
Lots
Divided into 1 lots
Lot number: LOT-0000 CPV classifications
- 80000000 - Education and training services
Lot value (estimated)
150000 GBP Excluding VAT
180000 GBP Including VAT
Sustainability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Contract start date (estimated)
02 November 2026, 00:00AM
Contract end date (estimated)
01 November 2027, 23:59PM
Extension end date (estimated)
01 November 2031, 23:59PM
Can the contract be extended?
Yes
Description of extensions
Rolling year on year for 5 years (1+1+1+1+1)
Does the lot include options?
Yes
Description of options
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.
Participation
Conditions of participation
a. Public Liability – Minimum £5 million b. Employers Liability – Minimum £5 million (where applicable) c. Motor – to cover any vehicles/drivers used to transport pupils (where applicable) d. Cyber Liability - £250K - £1 million (depending on size of company) e. Abuse/Sexual Misconduct Liability – Standalone or often included in Public Liability *There is a legal requirement for certain employers to hold Employer’s (Compulsory) Liability Insurance of £5 million as a minimum. See the Health and Safety
Conditions of participation
Please provide details of up to two contracts to meet conditions of participation relating to technical ability set out in the relevant notice or procurement documents, in any combination from either the public or private sectors (which may include samples of grant funded work). Where this procurement is for goods or services, the examples must be from the past three years. The named contact provided should be able to provide written evidence to confirm the accuracy of the information provided. For consortium bids, or where you have indicated that you are relying on an associated person to meet the technical ability, you should provide relevant examples of where the associated person has delivered similar requirements. If this is not possible (e.g. the consortium is newly formed or a special purpose vehicle is to be created for this contract) then three separate examples should be provided between the principal member(s) of the proposed consortium or members of the special purpose vehicle or sub-contractors (three examples are not required from each member). If you are a new start-up company and cannot provide at least one example of previous contracts that are relevant to the requirement, in Page 4 to 9 no more than 500 words please provide an explanation for this and how you meet the conditions of participation relating to technical ability. NB a ‘new start up company’ is defined only as a company that has been trading less than 12 months at the point of tender submission, and/or is unable to provide the minimum number of contract references requested due to limited trading history The submission of alternative evidence does not guarantee acceptance. The Authority reserves the right to assess the overall risk associated with appointing a start up organisation and may reject a Tender where it considers that insufficient assurance has been provided
Award criteria
Type: quality
Name
Quality Questions
Description
Service Offer (a minimum score of 4 to pass) 1 6 Provision Location Weighting 1 6 Staffing Qualifications and Experience (a minimum score of 4 to pass) 3 18 Course Provision 2 12 Progress Tracking and Outcomes 3 18 Attendance 3 18 Behavioural and Safeguarding Management 3 18 Quality Assurance and Compliance 2 12 Policies (a minimum score of 4 to pass) 3 18 Total Score 126 To constitute a pass, a minimum score of 4 must be achieved for the following questions. If a minimum score of 4 is not achieved the tender may be rejected and not evaluated any further. a. 1 – Service offer b. 3 – Staffing Qualification & experience c. 9 – Policies
Weighting: 70.0
Weighting type: percentageExact
Type: price
Name
Price
Weighting: 30.0
Weighting type: percentageExact
Contract terms and risks
Payment terms
Specific costs of placement should be included in the tender application and remain in place for the full academic year. Placements costs will be reviewed between the commissioner and provider annually and any agreed changes confirmed in writing to be effective for the next academic year. Pupils who are in receipt of Free School Meals must be provided with an appropriate meal where the provider is offering a full day placement. Providers should make adequate provision for this meal in accordance with School food standards practical guide, up to the value of the current free school meal price of Derby City Local Authority. Costs incurred by providers in the provision of a free school meal should be invoiced separately to the contract invoices. Costs will only be reimbursed up to the current free school meal value.
Description of risks to contract performance
Safeguarding – Weak safeguarding processes, incomplete DBS checks, or poor supervision of vulnerable pupils. • Quality of Education – Provision not meeting curriculum/SEND needs, inconsistent attendance management, weak reintegration support. • Data Protection – Risks around pupil data handling, insecure systems, or storage outside the UK without approval. • Compliance – Failure to meet statutory AP guidance, equality duties, or contractual/social value commitments. • Financial Stability Provider insolvency, unexpected costs, or gaps in insurance and liability cover. • Operational Delivery – Staffing shortages, high turnover, lack of specialist skills, or unreliable transport/logistics. • Reputational Risk – Complaints, negative outcomes, or scrutiny from regulators reflecting poorly on the school/Trust. • Contract Management Poor reporting, missed KPIs, unclear escalation routes, or limited evidence of impact.
Submission
Tender submission deadline
28 September 2026, 12:00PM
Enquiry deadline
25 September 2026, 12:00PM
Date of award of contract
02 October 2026, 23:59PM
Submission address and any special instructions
https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=108669&TID100113727&B=
May tenders be submitted electronically?
Yes
Is this a recurring procurement?
No
Publication date of next tender notice (estimated)
01 January 2031, 23:59PM
Languages that may be used for submission
Documents
Document type
Conflict of interest
Description
Not published
Coding
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Education and training services |
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