Invitation to Tender for Curriculum and Transformative Development for teachers and leaders for St Joseph Catholic Multi Academy Trust

1. Introduction

In line with good practice, St Joseph Catholic Multi Academy Trust is seeking to tender the procurement of a high quality curriculum and transformative development for teachers and leaders.

St Joseph Catholic Multi Academy Trust is a new Trust forming in March 2022 and some of its schools (up to 6) are due to convert to academy status on the 1 April 2022 with the remaining converting on 1 June and July 2022. The academy orders have been issued.

Membership initially will consist of 11 schools, however it is anticipated that the Trust will expand and grow over time, supporting a wider network of schools in the Greater Merseyside area, initially including Sefton, Wigan, Liverpool and Halton. The Trust is a 'Turnaround' MAT which means that over a 2-3 year period schools will move out of St Joseph CMAT into other Catholic MATs.

Ofsted Ratings at last inspection

5 inadequate

3 requires improvement

3 good

The schools, annual intake and current numbers on roll are:

School School Capacity Number of Pupils Staff Headcount

Secondary School A 1200 1193 TBC

Primary School A 240 207 TBC

Primary School B 315 232 TBC

Primary School C 205 175 30

Primary School D 262 200 33

Primary School E 210 232 33

Secondary School B 750 557 66

Secondary School C 950 545 91

Primary School F 210 203 TBC

Primary School G 210 133 34

Primary School H 420 352 60

2. Procurement Best Practice Criteria

The Trust have agreed a set of best practice principles in relation to this tender. These principles provide a framework to ensure that we act in an ethically and commercially responsible way in our contractual arrangements. Adhering to these principles is an integral part of the procurement process for the Multi Academy Trust.

We will:

• Seek value for money and the minimisation of risk to the Multi Academy Trust
• Harness the capability, diversity and innovation of our suppliers to add value to the Multi Academy Trust
• Adhere to a procurement process which is equitable, lawful and compliant with regulations
• Work with suppliers to ensure goods and services that we buy are made or executed in a socially and environmentally responsible manner
• Seek to be easy to do business within order to minimise costs, risks and time
• Ensure the confidentiality of information entrusted to us while working with suppliers who also respect this practice; and
• Permit hospitality only to an extent that it cannot be perceived as an inducement
• Prioritise local employment and enterprise so as to create and maintain local job opportunities and training

Primary requirements

The following factors will be taken into account in assessing a supplier's suitability.

Insurance

All suppliers should carry insurance and as a matter of course, an appropriate level of public liability insurance.

Training & Development

Suppliers should evidence their commitment to staff training, development and career progression within their organization.

Ethical Standards

All suppliers will need to demonstrate that they operate policies relating to the environment, sourcing with human dignity and supplier diversity.

Environment - evidence that suppliers are aware of the impact of their activity on the environment and are prepared to work with us in a spirit of continuous improvement.

Sourcing with Human Dignity - acting with social responsibility towards those involved in the supply or production of goods and services as part of a commitment to help create a better world.

Supplier diversity - valuing people as an important resource regardless of race, disability or gender and embracing their cultural diversity.

Community Cohesion

Understanding of making a contribution to community cohesion or regeneration through means appropriate to the size of the supplier organisations such as volunteering, community projects or fund raising activity

Safety and Security

An awareness of, respect for and ability to meet safety and security aspects such as safe recruitment checks on your staff, will be important to our assessment.

Capacity/Capability

We need to be confident that you have the right capacity and capability in the relevant area.

Financial Viability

Before commencing business with you, we may ask you to submit last Report and Accounts for review and we will check for bankruptcy status, non payment of statutory contributions, etc

Legal Considerations

Our contracts require that suppliers comply with all applicable laws and regulations.

Quality

We will decide on the level of quality required and indicate this to you at the appropriate time.

Accreditations or Professional Standards

We will want to assure ourselves that where these are appropriate these are current and that you have not been charged with any grave professional misconduct.

3. Scope of Work

The Trust recognises the importance of a high quality and ambitious curriculum as part of its school improvement offer. As such we are seeking one or more external partners to provide a high quality curriculum and transformative development for teachers and leaders. Potential partners may wish to submit a tender for all or part of our requirements. Given the time it takes to implement a curriculum, we require a three year contract which outlines the initial costs and ongoing costs. Additional information: Instructions to Tenderers

We are willing to accept tenders in the firm's standard format. In addition, you should include a method statement, no more than eight sides of A4 long, describing the firm's approach to:

• Delivery of the specification in section 4

The details of the firm's approach should include:

• A timeline of proposed activities over the 3 years

The practical information should include:

• Details of staff experience, training and locations
• A general idea as to how support services will be provided during the year
• Associated costs for the services proposed
• Details of what you require from us

As a matter of note, we have an open mind and are not looking for a particular…