Tender

Career Framework Development for the Further Education Sector

THE EDUCATION AND TRAINING FOUNDATION

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13 May 2024 at 16:45

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Education and Training Foundation is seeking proposals for the development of a Career Framework for the Further Education sector. This project aims to provide a national framework to enhance professional expertise, workforce development, and membership value. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with a deadline for submissions by June 10, 2024. The contract period is planned to start on July 8, 2024, and end on January 30, 2025. The project falls under the services category and is open to businesses across various regions in the United Kingdom.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the education and training services sector, particularly those involved in technical and vocational education, special education, adult education, and career guidance services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are encouraged to participate. Interested businesses can engage with The Education and Training Foundation, the contracting authority, to contribute to the improvement of teaching quality and leadership within the Further Education sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Career Framework Development for the Further Education Sector

Notice Description

The Education and Training Foundation (ETF) is committed to improving the quality of teaching and leadership in the Further Education and Training sector. The ETF are seeking to design a Career Framework to support key sector challenge around retention and recruitment. The aim of this project is to deliver a National Career Framework for Further Education (FE) which will enable: - Teachers, trainers and leaders in the sector to plan, develop, and demonstrate their professional expertise in the wider context of their overall personal and career development. This could lead to improvements in the quality of delivery, staff satisfaction and ultimately better outcomes for learners. - FE Colleges and other Training providers to attract and retain high calibre teaching staff and offer improved consistency, transparency, and efficiency around work force development. - The ETF to offer enhanced membership value, and further establish itself as the recognised authority on continuing professional development, professional recognition (status, qualifications, accreditation and career progression in the sector).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1534b0cf-3c32-41db-b7e7-ce31f481445a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6fa63316-3af6-4d0b-8216-537df4c25028
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 (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

79634000 - Career guidance services

80000000 - Education and training services

80210000 - Technical and vocational secondary education services

80340000 - Special education services

80400000 - Adult and other education services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 May 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Jun 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
7 Jul 2024 - 30 Jan 2025 6-12 months
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
THE EDUCATION AND TRAINING FOUNDATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1W 9SP
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
Pimlico North
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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