Tender

Provision of Postgraduate ITE Services

BRIGHT FUTURES EDUCATIONAL TRUST

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Tender

05 Oct 2023 at 08:40

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Bright Futures Educational Trust is seeking a Higher Education Institution to provide Postgraduate ITE Services, including delivering a PGCE qualification with QTS as an exit award. The contract, worth £1,200,000 GBP, will run for 3 years from September 1, 2024, to August 31, 2027, with mobilisation activities starting on April 1, 2024. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the tender period ends on November 3, 2023. The contracting authority is located in Manchester, North West, United Kingdom, and the industry category is adult education services at the university level.

This tender offers an opportunity for Higher Education Institutions experienced in delivering postgraduate education to enhance their business growth. Companies specialising in adult education services at university level and those capable of providing PGCE qualifications with QTS are well-suited to compete. The contract duration of 3 years provides a stable revenue stream for the successful contractor, with key dates and deadlines clearly outlined to facilitate efficient project planning and execution.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Postgraduate ITE Services

Notice Description

Bright Futures SCITT (the Customer) is seeking an experienced Higher Education Institution (HEI) to deliver, assess and award a Post Graduate Certificate of Education (PGCE) qualification to enhance the academic rigour of the Customer's Initial Teacher Training programme. We are seeking a qualification that will be certificated as a PGCE with QTS as an exit award, with us [Bright Futures SCITT] as an accredited provider awarding the QTS. The contract will be for an initial period of 3 years commencing 1st September 2024 for delivery of the PGCE for academic year beginning September 2024. Mobilisation activities will be required from 1st April 2024 in preparation for delivery from September 2024. For the avoidance of doubt the initial period of 3 years relates to the academic year and will therefore end on 31st August 2027.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-06da82b5-d77e-4b8a-b038-48db602eda98
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3690350f-82e5-41e1-99fd-6e8a53759ea2
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80430000 - Adult-education services at university level

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,200,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Oct 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Nov 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2024 - 31 Aug 2027 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRIGHT FUTURES EDUCATIONAL TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M41 6NA
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD34 Greater Manchester South West
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Trafford
Electoral Ward
Davyhulme
Westminster Constituency
Stretford and Urmston

Further Information

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