Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
The David Ross Education Trust
Thorpe Hill
Loughborough
LE11 4SQ
Contact
Shreena Hossain
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKF2 - Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
National registration number
6182612
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://in-tendhost.co.uk/dret
Buyer's address
one.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
Education
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Primary Education Resources Request for Information Dec 2024
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 80110000 - Pre-school education services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
The David Ross Education Trust (DRET) is a family of 36 academies across the Yorkshire, Lincolnshire, Leicestershire, Northamptonshire and London regions. DRET is a growing trust with 24 primaries, 10 secondaries, 1 all-through, 1 special school and several linked nurseries. Details can be found on our website: www.dret.co.uk Before we go out to tender, we are keen to review what primary education resources, products and services are available in the market, to supplement the delivery of the primary curriculum in core subjects. Information gathered will help us to determine the right procurement approach. DRET is required to comply with procurement regulations (Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and Procurement Act 2023).We are looking for information about Primary Education Resource Packages which can be used to raise pupil attainment and accelerate pupil progress in core subjects and close the attainment gap.Including Assessment, Intervention, Curriculum Resources and CPD
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80100000 - Primary education services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKF - East Midlands (England)
Main site or place of performance
The David Ross Education TrustLoughborough
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Request for InformationIntroductionThe David Ross Education Trust (DRET) is a family of 36 academies across the Yorkshire, Lincolnshire, Leicestershire, Northamptonshire and London regions. DRET is a growing trust with 24 primaries, 10 secondaries, 1 all-through, 1 special school and several linked nurseries. Details can be found on our website: www.dret.co.uk The combined performance of our primaries is above the national average. Throughout our DRET family we understand the crucial role that Early Years plays in every child’s journey to achieving their full potential. We are committed to supporting our children and staff to continually improve outcomes.DRET is the single contracting authority for all academies and therefore procurement of resources will be handled centrally, our aim is to secure a multi-year arrangement to allow for consistency, however we would like to allow our academies the option to opt into whichever are the most appropriate resources for their cohort of children.Before we go out to tender, we are keen to review what primary education resources, products and services are available in the market, to supplement the delivery of the primary curriculum in core subjects. Information gathered will help us to determine the right procurement approach. DRET is required to comply with procurement regulations (Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and Procurement Act 2023).What are we looking for?A package for primary schools which aims to raise pupil attainment and accelerate pupil progress in core subjects and close the attainment gap.This might include:a) Standardised assessments and analysis of pupil achievement and gaps.b) Intervention resources c) Supplementary curriculum resources d) Leadership CPD or bespoke support for schools aimed at raising attainment
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
9 December 2024
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: No