Invitation to Quote for options appraisal for future management options for the High Peak School and Sport Partnership

Buxton Community School is seeking a consultant to undertake an options appraisal on the future management options for High Peak School & Sport Partnership (HPSSP). The options appraisal is to be undertaken for Buxton Community School (BCS), which is currently the host of HPSSP. BCS is seeking consultants for a focussed appraisal of the following: • Stage 1: Analyse the 4 options of management (1. Do nothing, 2. Become a Community Interest Company, 3. Become a Charitable Incorporated Organisation or 4. Become part of the Local Authority Trading Company (LATCo) – currently being considered by High Peak Borough Council and identify the pros and cons of each option). • Stage 2: Appraise the range of support services required for each management options and explore whether there is any benefit of sharing essential services with other partners. • Stage 3: Carry out consultation with relevant service users and key partners. • Stage 4: Provide recommendations for the way forward. Invitation to Quote submission and closing date • The deadline for submission of the invitation to quote is 30 May 2024 on 11.59 pm • Quotes should be submitted as a single pdf email attachment to: Name: Dawn Richardson Email: dawn.richardson@buxton.derbyshire.sch.uk • Those submitting an Invitation to Quote will be contacted via email w/c 10 June 2024 to arrange interview/presentation date