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Leadership and Governance Continuous Professional Development in the Further Education Sector

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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AwardUpdate

22 Dec 2023 at 11:10

Award

28 Mar 2023 at 12:03

Tender

19 Oct 2022 at 13:53

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education has awarded a £9.5 million contract for Leadership and Governance Continuous Professional Development in the Further Education Sector. The contract involves delivering a programme to enhance leadership and governance within the FE sector across various regions in the UK. The contract period is from 21st March 2023 to 31st March 2025, with a possibility of extension for up to 24 months. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and the closing date for tenders was on 29th November 2022.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in education and training services, especially those with experience in delivering professional development programs. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are encouraged to participate. The Department for Education has emphasised the importance of strengthening leadership and governance capacity within the FE sector, aiming to support the sector's growth and development. Interested organisations can engage through the DfE's e-procurement tool, Jaggaer, and the contract value may be subject to extension based on funding availability and business performance.

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Notice Title

Leadership and Governance Continuous Professional Development in the Further Education Sector

Notice Description

Award of contract to deliver a programme of continuous professional development to support effective leadership and governance within the FE sector Additional information: An option to extend for up to 24 months is available - based on business need, funding availability and delivery performance.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-172e8c6e-4d96-4510-8071-6a0e21496d4a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/20e94667-25d1-4c95-abc6-f746664ac69a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£9,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£9,500,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Dec 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Nov 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Mar 20232 years ago
Contract Period
21 Mar 2023 - 31 Mar 2025 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3BT
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), TLL Wales

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE EDUCATION AND TRAINING FOUNDATION

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