Official UK procurement notice
Pagabo National Framework for Academy Services
Authority: RED KITE LEARNING TRUST (Public body)·Consortium: 2 public authorities
What is being bought11 lots · detail below
Published requirement descriptionAdded 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.
CPV: Accounting and auditing services · Accounting review services · Accounting services · Accounting, auditing and fiscal services · Auditing services · Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security · Certification services · Compilation of financial statements services · Documentation services · Electronic signature certification services · Financial auditing services · Fiscal services · +15 more
How this framework works
From the published notice- Places
- up to 99 suppliers · 10 bids on the busiest of 9 lots (0.1 per place) · 17 appointed
Lots and requirements (11)Procurement structure
11 lots · all with a published valueEvery one of these 3 lots carries the same published figure, £3,000,000: it is the framework's maximum for the whole notice, not each lot's own budget, and no share per lot is published. The cards below say ceiling above rather than repeat it.
Lot #1Legal ServicesAwarded UK, North East +8Published value£22,000,000
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. Additional information: Whilst this procurement isn't related to a specific project and/or programme financed by European Union funds, it is anticipated that there may be specific projects awarded via this framework which are financed by European Union funds.
Lot #2Data Protection Officer (DPO) ServicesAwarded UK, North East +8Published value£10,000,000
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. Additional information: Whilst this procurement isn't related to a specific project and/or programme financed by European Union funds, it is anticipated that there may be specific projects awarded via this framework which are financed by European Union funds.
Lot #3Internal Audit ServicesAwarded UK, North East +8Published value£9,000,000
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. Additional information: Whilst this procurement isn't related to a specific project and/or programme financed by European Union funds, it is anticipated that there may be specific projects awarded via this framework which are financed by European Union funds.
Lot #4External Audit ServicesAwarded UK, North East +8Published value£17,500,000
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. Additional information: Whilst this procurement isn't related to a specific project and/or programme financed by European Union funds, it is anticipated that there may be specific projects awarded via this framework which are financed by European Union funds.
Lot #5Valuation ServicesCancelled UK, North East +8Published value£4,000,000
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. Additional information: Whilst this procurement isn't related to a specific project and/or programme financed by European Union funds, it is anticipated that there may be specific projects awarded via this framework which are financed by European Union funds.
Lot #6Health and Safety ServicesAwarded UK, North East +8Published value£8,000,000
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. Additional information: Whilst this procurement isn't related to a specific project and/or programme financed by European Union funds, it is anticipated that there may be specific projects awarded via this framework which are financed by European Union funds.
Lot #7Human Resource ServicesAwarded UK, North East +8Published value£5,000,000
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. Additional information: Whilst this procurement isn't related to a specific project and/or programme financed by European Union funds, it is anticipated that there may be specific projects awarded via this framework which are financed by European Union funds.
Lot #8Payroll ServicesAwarded UK, North East +8Published value£5,000,000
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. Additional information: Whilst this procurement isn't related to a specific project and/or programme financed by European Union funds, it is anticipated that there may be specific projects awarded via this framework which are financed by European Union funds.
Lot #9Human Resource Management Software as a Solution (SaaS)Cancelled UK, North East +8ceiling above
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. Additional information: Whilst this procurement isn't related to a specific project and/or programme financed by European Union funds, it is anticipated that there may be specific projects awarded via this framework which are financed by European Union funds.
Lot #10Payroll Management Software as a Service (SaaS)Awarded North East, North West +7ceiling above
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. Additional information: Whilst this procurement isn't related to a specific project and/or programme financed by European Union funds, it is anticipated that there may be specific projects awarded via this framework which are financed by European Union funds.
Lot #11Combined HR and Payroll Management Software as a Service (SaaS)Awarded North East, North West +7ceiling above
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. Additional information: Whilst this procurement isn't related to a specific project and/or programme financed by European Union funds, it is anticipated that there may be specific projects awarded via this framework which are financed by European Union funds.
What it takes to wini
How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add morei
How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
- “Pagabo National Framework for Academy Services” is a framework: the contest is a place on its panel, up to 99 suppliers, not a single contract.
Procedure terms & legal framework
From the official record · publisher note attached- Procedure method
- Open procedure
- Legal basis
- CELEX · 32014L0024 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Directive 2014/24/EU)
- Procurement category
- Services
- Notice status
- Awarded
- Procurement threshold
- Unspecified in notice
- Regulatory regime
- Standard
- Commercial structure
- Framework agreement
- Who may use this agreement
- Not stated in the notice; call-off rights may be limited to the establishing authority
- Competition type
- Competitive procedure
- GPA / WTO covered
- Yes (GPA)
- Recurring procurement
- No (one-off requirement)
- First published
- 14 Jul 2023, 09:37 BST
- Last source update
- 14 Jun 2024, 16:38 BST
- Award evaluation window
- 11 Jan 2024 – …
- Authority reference
2024/S 000-018477- FTS notice number
2024/S 000-018523- Classification (CPV)
- Delivery area
- Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-03e1cbFind a Tender
- Review procedure
As set out in the Public Contracts Regulations 2015
Publisher note: The following Lots were not awarded, Lot 5, Lot 9. Please see the attached detailed sub log and region allocation detailed below: https://pagabo.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Academy-Services-Framework-User_Guide-Watermarked.pdf
How it was run
Official noticeTender documents are also served through a separate tool: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/pagabo/aspx/ProjectManage/1269 ↗
- Appointment period ends
- 11 Jan 2024, 12:00 GMT
- Submission channel
- {"electronicSubmission","written"}
- Accepted languages
- en
- Bid validity
- 1440 days from the deadline
- Bids opened
- 11 Jan 2024, 12:05 GMT
Timeline
16 Nov 2023 → 14 Jun 2024 · 4 dates- Next notice expected16 Nov 2023
- Admission / appointment period endsperiod end, not a bid countdown11 Jan 2024, 12:00 GMT
- Bids opened11 Jan 2024, 12:05 GMT
- Notice published14 Jun 2024, 16:38 BST
Notice history
5 events · 5 releases on Find a Tender · since 29 Nov 2023- Status changed to active29 Nov 2023, 09:43 GMT
- Procurement method changed29 Nov 2023, 09:43 GMT
- Deadline published: 11 Jan 2024, 12:00 GMT29 Nov 2023, 09:43 GMT
- Buyer details updated29 Nov 2023, 09:43 GMT
- Status changed to complete14 Jun 2024, 14:26 BST
Published amendments (2 · 0 deadline changes)
| When | What | Before | After | Shift |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | TextShort Description · II.1.4 | 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. | 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 on the In-Tend portal - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/pagabo/aspx/ProjectManage/1268 | |
| — | TextShort Description · II.1.4 | 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. | 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 on the In-Tend portal - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/pagabo/aspx/ProjectManage/1268 | |
| — | TextII.1.4 | 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 peri… | Pagabo Limited, 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, … |
2 amendments published without a description.
Routine re-releases (5)
- 2023-11: 1 release · 29 Nov 2023
- 2023-07: 1 release · 14 Jul 2023
Commercial outcome & contract awards
Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast9 suppliers are admitted to this framework without individual award values or dates, see the supplier list below.
Contracts
All 9 of these contracts carry the same published figure, £89,500,000, the framework's maximum for the whole notice, not each contract's own value. They are not eleven separate sums.
Legal Services
- Signed
- 29 May 2024
- Value
- ceiling above
- Status
- active
Payroll SaaS
- Signed
- 29 May 2024
- Value
- ceiling above
- Status
- active
HR & Payroll Combined SaaS
- Signed
- 29 May 2024
- Value
- ceiling above
- Status
- active
Data Protection Officer (DPO) Services
- Signed
- 29 May 2024
- Value
- ceiling above
- Status
- active
Internal Audit Services
- Signed
- 29 May 2024
- Value
- ceiling above
- Status
- active
External Audit Services
- Signed
- 29 May 2024
- Value
- ceiling above
- Status
- active
Health and Safety Services
- Signed
- 29 May 2024
- Value
- ceiling above
- Status
- active
HR Services
- Signed
- 29 May 2024
- Value
- ceiling above
- Status
- active
Payroll Services
- Signed
- 29 May 2024
- Value
- ceiling above
- Status
- active
Bid statistics published by the authority
| Lot | Bids | SME | VCSE | Valid bid range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 · Legal Services | 7bids · 7 electronic | 4 | — | — |
| 2 · Data Protection Officer (DPO) Services | 10bids · 10 electronic | 7 | — | — |
| 3 · Internal Audit Services | 5bids · 5 electronic | 4 | — | — |
| 4 · External Audit Services | 2bids · 2 electronic | 1 | — | — |
| 6 · Health and Safety Services | 2bids · 2 electronic | 1 | — | — |
| 7 · Human Resource Services | 3bids · 3 electronic | 3 | — | — |
| 8 · Payroll Services | 3bids · 3 electronic | 2 | — | — |
| 10 · Payroll Management Software as a Service (SaaS) | 1bids · 1 electronic | 1 | — | — |
| 11 · Combined HR and Payroll Management Software as a Service (SaaS) | 1bids · 1 electronic | 1 | — | — |
Contracting authority & participating public bodies
2 public bodies on the noticeDispute resolution & review bodies
- High Courts of England and WalesReview body
Framework contractors & participating bidders
18 commercial parties on the notice- Azets Technology SolutionsFramework contractor
- CR Payroll Solutions LimitedFramework contractor
- Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLPFramework contractor
- Forbes Solicitors LLPFramework contractor
- HCR Legal LLPFramework contractor
- HY Education Solicitors LimitedFramework contractor
- Information Governance Services LimitedFramework contractor
- Juniper Education Services LtdFramework contractor
- Muckle LLPFramework contractor
- Neo People Management LtdFramework contractor
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Official documents & specifications (2)
Official links; attachments are not copiedTender pack and attachments
- Economic and financial selection criteria
- Technical selection criteria