UK Public Sector Contracts & Tenders

Star Academies is looking to run an FTS (EU) compliant tender under PCR2015 with the intention of creating a contract with a single supplier for the trust. This will be a restricted process, and a process timetable can be found further below in this document. The supplier selected must be able to provide a complete HR and payroll system as well as fully managed payroll and pension service. Where possible, it is preferred that the supplier will also be able to offer Applicant Tracking System (ATS) and case management integrated functionality to support the trust’s digital transformation strategy. Star schools will include primaries and secondaries with a variety of different terms and conditions associated with the Green and Burgundy book which the supplier must be competent in supporting, managing and administering.

Star Academies are looking to run an FTS compliant tender with the intention of creating a contract with a single supplier of employee health plans and benefits. This will be an open tender process and a process timetable can be found within the tender documents. The supplier selected will be able to provide both a cash plan and employee assistance programme. They may also provide access to third parties where applicable. Whilst the tender will be used as a basis for future works and pricing, the Trust are looking to engage a supplier who will work collaboratively with us and tailor their approach, so that they are able to meet the specific needs of the Trust.

Star Primary School are requesting tenders from recognised service provider to manage their cleaning services to the indicated contract. Providers must be able to demonstrate their capability to deliver the services via the documentation to be submitted, this service requirement will include the daily, weekly, monthly service requirements as well as managing TUPE process for the current staff.

The Trust (Star) is looking to appoint a single Supplier for each Lot, or a single supplier covering both Lots, for the supply of building cleaning services. The Lots are detailed below and Suppliers are invited to bid for one or both lots. Lot 1 - Small Heath Leadership Academy (SHLA) Lot 2 - Star King Solomon Academy (SKS) Star’s objective is to create a clean and professional learning environment to support our pupils’ education provision through both day-to-day cleaning, and deep cleaning provision throughout school holidays. The supplier/s selected will be able to provide building cleaning services (excluding external window cleaning) as detailed in Schedule 1 - Specification of the Tender Document Ref: STAR/2025/CLEAN, for a maximum of 4 years (an initial 2 years plus a potential two 12-month extensions). Whilst the tender will be used as a basis for future works and pricing, the Trust are looking to engage supplier/s who will work collaboratively and tailor their approach, so that they are able to meet the specific needs of the Trust. More detailed specification requirements are outlined in Schedule 1 - Specification. Currently this provision is managed by an outsourced provider for each Lot.

North Star Housing Group is seeking to appoint a Managed Service Partner (MSP) to provide and support core ICT infrastructure and networks. North Star's current managed service contract terminates in mid-February 2026 and its architecture was designed around a legacy co-location data centre and MPLS network design. Over recent years, North Star has adopted a "Cloud First" strategy for the delivery of its ICT services and many of its legacy systems are now delivered as Software as a Service (SaaS) solutions. A small number of applications remain to be hosted by the appointed MSP, and these will potentially further reduce during the contract term as further hosted applications are replaced by SaaS solutions The MSP will be required to support North Star's delivery of services to its headquarters in Stockton-on-Tees and eight smaller sites in the region, although it is envisaged that the MSP will deliver a significant amount of service remotely and limited attendance at North Star premises may be required. Note that visits to staff homes or partner locations will not be required and that supply, support and logistics for end-user devices is not in-scope. The scope of the MSP contract includes: • Strategic Architecture • Hosting • Wide Area Networks • Local Wired and Wireless Area Networks • Second- and Third-Line Service Desk • Security including Firewall Management • Patching • Backup • Business Continuity • End-User Device Services (limited to provision of thin-client desktop, e.g. Citrix) • Account Management • Monthly Service Reports and Meetings • Onboarding of Services • Rate Card for ad-hoc work Total value (estimated) £1,800,000 excluding VAT £2,160,000 including VAT Above the relevant threshold Contract dates (estimated) 15 February 2026 to 15 February 2029 Possible extension to 15 February 2032 6 years, 1 day Description of possible extension: 15 February 2026 to 14 February 2029 3 years Possible extension to 14 February 2032 at North Star's sole discretion

North Star Housing Group is inviting tenders from qualified and experienced service providers to deliver a comprehensive programme of: Electrical Installation Condition Reports (EICR) on a 5-year cyclical basis, including all associated C1 and C2 remedial works, Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) on a programmed/cyclical basis, across domestic and non-domestic properties within our property portfolio in the Tees Valley, North Yorkshire, and County Durham. These services are essential to maintain the safety and compliance of our housing stock, in line with all applicable statutory and regulatory standards. 1. Electrical Installation Condition Reporting (EICR) Inspection and testing of domestic, communal, and commercial electrical installations in accordance with the latest edition of BS 7671 and Guidance Note 3.  Completion of full EICRs and electronic submission of reports within 5 working days of testing.  Testing to include all necessary checks (e.g. polarity, insulation resistance, earth fault loop impedance, continuity, etc.) and a visual photographic record of the consumer unit.  Testing of smoke/CO alarms, extractor fans, and mechanical extraction systems.  Completion of all C1 and C2 remedial works at the point of inspection, resulting in a "SATISFACTORY" outcome.  Servicing of various property types, including:  Domestic (occupied and void)  Communal areas (low and high-rise)  Sheltered schemes  Commercial/office spaces 2. Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) PAT testing of all relevant portable electrical appliances, conducted in line with:  The Electricity at Work Regulations 1989  The IEE Code of Practice for In-Service Inspection and Testing  Testing of all applicable equipment including white goods, IT devices, portable/fixed plug-top appliances.  Digital record of each tested appliance to include: asset ID, date, tester's signature, pass/fail status, and next test due date.  Clear labelling of all items tested, with failed appliances to be removed or repaired and retested. Access and Engagement North Star will provide access contact information and support for scheduling. Contractors must demonstrate effective first-time access protocols, including:  Initial contact 60-120 days before test due date  Follow-up letter schedule and escalation to North Star where access is not gained  Documented proof of communication attempts retained

Star are looking to looking to run an FTS (EU) compliant tender with the intention of creating a contract with a single supplier. The supplier selected will able to provide furniture across all Star schools and Trust central office. The scope will include, but not be limited to:• Supply and delivery of loose furniture items including but not limited to classroom chairs and desks, teacher chairs and desks, pedestals, office/admin chairs and desks, storage units for classrooms and office spaces. • Installation and packaging removal for goods• Small scale design element

The Start-Up Loans Company has conducted a procurement to establish two agreements for National Business Support Partners for the Start Up Loans scheme. Business Support Partners will be responsible for providing credit broking services for personal loans for applicants who are preparing to start-up or are an early-stage business. National Business Support Partners will cover the whole of the UK. Each contract is for an initial term of 24-months, with a maximum of two extensions of up to 12-months each available (i.e. a maximum extension period of up to 24 months).

Star Academies (Star) are looking to procure a preferred supplier for the outsourcing of Eden Girls and Eden Boys Leadership Academy’s Manchester leisure facilities. The provider will be responsible for the full running, security and utilisation of these facilities, but will work with the school to ensure its financial viability for both parties.

Star Academies are looking to run an FTS (EU) compliant tender with the intention of creating a contract with a single supplier of cleaning services. This will be an open process and a process. The supplier selected will be able to provide building cleaning services (excluding external window cleaning).

Star Academies are looking to run an FTS (EU) compliant tender with the intention of creating a contract with a single supplier of student transport services. This will be an open process and a process timetable can be found further within the ITT document. The supplier selected will be able to provide student transport services to all schools listed within the specification. This may also include ad hoc day trips from time to time. Whilst the tender will be used as a basis for future works and pricing, the Trust are looking to engage a supplier who will work collaboratively with us and tailor their approach, so that they are able to meet the specific needs of the Trust.

Star Academies is looking to run an FTS (EU) compliant tender with the intention of creating a contract with a single supplier. This will be a restricted process and a process timetable can be found in the documents. The supplier selected must be able to provide the complete provision of uniform supply and sales to pupils / parents across all Star schools. As a growing Trust, we anticipate that the scope of this tender will expand to include uniforms at all new schools that open or join the Trust before the contract start date and during the contract term. The selected supplier will be expected to supply uniforms for these schools within the contractual arrangements set out in this document. The Contract will be based on Star’s Terms and Conditions. This will include the relevant minimum service level requirements (SLA/KPIs) for the successful tenderer.

The selected supplier will be expected to provide mental health practitioner services in-scope schools within the contractual arrangements set out in this document. The Contract will be based on Star’s Terms and Conditions. This will include the relevant minimum service level requirements (SLA/KPIs) for the successful tenderer. Star Academies is looking to run an FTS (EU) compliant tender split into four regional lots with the intention of creating a contract with a single supplier per lot. This will be a restricted process and a process timetable can be found further below in this document. The supplier selected must be able to provide the complete provision of mental health services across Star schools. Star schools may include primaries and secondaries of faith and non-faith types. Schools will be strongly encouraged to take up the provision but some schools may have sufficient in-house capability to negate this need. It is anticipated that schools will phase in over the life of

Star Academies (Star) are looking to procure a preferred supplier for the outsourcing of Star Salford Academy’s leisure facilities. Star Salford is a newly built free school with brand new facilities. The provider will be responsible for the full running, security and utilisation of these facilities, but will work with the school to ensure its financial viability for both parties. This procurement also reserves the right for the preferred supplier to provide similar services for a new Star free school, Olive Manchester, which is due to open September 2024.

The Valley Leadership Academy (TVLA) are looking to procure a preferred supplier for cleaning services for various classrooms and offices at the school. This will be an FTS compliant open tender with the intention of creating a contract with a single supplier. Bidders will have one opportunity to submit a compliant tender for evaluation. The value of this contract is estimated to be circa £700,000 over the life of the contract (i.e. the full potential five years). This estimate includes current TUPE information (as detailed later in this tender document), consumables and a company management fee for these services. It is envisaged the winning bidder would work in partnership with the school to reduce these annual costs wherever possible and offer cost savings.Note that a site visit is planned for 30 August 2023.

The Northern Star Academies Trust have decided to tender their cleaning services to investigate the financial and qualitative benefits they could be offered through this process. The schools involved are: - • Willow Tree Community Primary School, Harrogate • New Park Primary Academy, Harrogate Aims of the Service and Tender The key aims of the tender are to:  Provide a high standard of cleaning.  Deliver the cleaning services with consistency - good quality assurance systems in place.  Good communication at local and operations manager level with the Trust - two-way communication  Daily interaction with the school's representative at each site  Develop an effective method of handing over any special needs and comments on a daily basis.  Cleaners to work the hours that best suit the needs of the schools and maximise the work completed.  Training and development of the teams at the schools This does not imply that this is not happening now - these are the aims of the contract. The Trust work to provide the students with the very best experiences they can. The quality of the environment in which they all work together is very important to us. The cleanliness and good order of the classrooms, corridors and other areas of the Trust impacts upon the teaching and learning that goes within the Trust. The Trust expectations are high, and they are looking for a cleaning contractor who has the same aims and aspirations as they do. They do seek value for money but that does not mean they will choose the cheapest quote possible. They are seeking a partner who will be willing to undertake extra work and be flexible in approach when dealing with certain key events in our year.

Star Academies are looking to run an FTS (EU) compliant tender with the intention of creating a contract with a single supplier. Should a suitable national provider not be identified then the Trust reserves the right to amend this to reflect a north and south England region which can be awarded to two different suppliers. This will be a restricted process and a process timetable can be found further below in this document. The supplier selected will be able to provide a speech and language therapy service across all Star Academies schools. Whilst the tender will be used as a basis for future works and pricing, the Trust are looking to engage a supplier who will work collaboratively with us and tailor their approach, so that they are able to meet the specific needs of the Trust.

The Star Academies Trust (Star) is a Trust of 31 Academies, which are currently located across 5 regions. There are 10 Primary Schools, 20 Secondary Schools and 1 'All through' school. The Head Office is based in Blackburn.The Trust was initially established in 2010 and changed its name to Star Academies in 2018. The Trust runs a diverse network of primary and secondary schools. We are a values-based organisation committed to enhancing social mobility. All our efforts are geared towards raising the aspirations of children and young people in areas of social and economic deprivation to improve their life chances and help them succeed at the highest levels of education, employment and the professions.Star Academies is one of the countries leading education providers and for the last 2 years has claimed first place in the MAT performance tables. It also holds the top 3 positions nationally for the Governments headline Progress 8 measure. Additionally, 5 schools run by

Star Academies are looking to run an FTS (EU) compliant framework tender to appoint up to four suitable suppliers across each lot (region). The suppliers selected will be able to provide a complete Electrical Maintenance service across each lot (region). Whilst the tender will be used as a basis for future works and pricing, the Trust are looking to engage suppliers who will work collaboratively with us and tailor their approach, so that they are able to meet the specific needs of the Trust’s portfolio of assets. This procurement also seeks to ensure that value for money is achieved for the Trust and that the Trust’s Electrical Maintenance is run in an efficient and consistent way across our entire estate.The framework will run for a period of four years and successful tenderers will remain on the contract for this period subject to performance and company stability.