Planning

Initial Teacher Training (ITT) Scholarships

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

09 Apr 2018 at 15:06

Planned Procurement Notice
Planning

09 Apr 2018 at 14:03

Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Department for Education (DfE) planning an engagement for the "Initial Teacher Training (ITT) Scholarships" programme, which is classified under the education and training services sector. This initiative aims to encourage highly skilled subject experts to pursue teaching, with scholarships awarded to outstanding teacher trainees from priority subjects. The procurement is in the planning stage, with a future notice publication scheduled for May 2018. Interested organisations must express their interest by submitting a completed questionnaire by 20 April 2018, preparing for a contract period estimated from September 2018 to August 2021, directed at a national audience in England.

This tender presents significant opportunities for organisations specialising in educational services, training programmes, or those providing support for teacher training. Businesses with expertise in recruiting and training educators, particularly in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) subjects, will find this engagement especially relevant. Additionally, firms looking to collaborate with governmental departments on educational initiatives can leverage this opportunity to enhance their portfolio and expand their influence within the sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Initial Teacher Training (ITT) Scholarships

Notice Description

This is not an invitation to bid. The Department for Education (DfE) is inviting organisations to take part in market engagement that will: * establish supplier interest in; * obtain market insights about; and * explore commercial options for The delivery of the ITT Scholarships programme by organisations working in partnership with the Department for Education. The programme is one of a range of initiatives to boost teacher supply in priority subjects. Aimed at high quality subject experts, who might not have otherwise considered teaching a viable career option, scholarships are awarded to the most gifted teacher trainees in physics, maths, chemistry, computing, modern foreign languages or geography. Scholars receive a tax-free bursary and wraparound support during their teacher-training year. We want insights on the market offer to enable scholars to become the next generation of outstanding teachers and use their enhanced subject knowledge/skills during a successful teaching career. Additional information: How to express an interest in this opportunity Interested organisations should complete the questionnaire attached to this notice and submit it to itt.scholarships@education.gov.uk by 20 April 2018. Please note that this Notice is not a call to competition and the DfE is not bound to enter into any procurement activity because of it. Scheduled date for publication of notice: May 2018 Start and End dates of Contract: September 2018 to August 2021 though this is an estimate only and will be further informed by responses. Delivery Area National (England). Timescales Organisations interested in expressing an interest as a potential provider would be need to be able to mobilise their provision with the intention of recruiting in autumn 2018 to deliver scholarships from 2019/20.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/34403b53-76e3-4971-8e0a-a666ef3b3bb7
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Expression of Interest
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Apr 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
19 Apr 2018Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2018 - 31 Aug 2021 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION
Contact Name
Elaine Watson
Contact Email
itt.scholarships@education.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M1 2WD
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Piccadilly
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Further Information

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