Tender

Invitation to Tender for Free Schools Support Service

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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Tender

20 Dec 2021 at 14:11

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is led by the Department for Education, which is seeking to appoint a contractor for the "Invitation to Tender for Free Schools Support Service". This initiative falls under the education and training services category and is located in the United Kingdom. The procurement is currently in the Tender stage, with a deadline for submissions set for 18 January 2022. The contract will commence on 31 March 2022 and is anticipated to run for an initial period of two years, with an option for a one-year extension, encompassing a total contract value of £1,485,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for suppliers that are able to deliver education and training services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would find this opportunity well-suited to their capabilities, as the support service involves generating interest from applicant groups, assisting in high-quality applications, and hosting events for the Department for Education. Businesses with expertise in educational support and community engagement are encouraged to participate in this procurement process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Invitation to Tender for Free Schools Support Service

Notice Description

The Department for Education is wishing to appoint a contractor for the provision of Free Schools Support Service. The free school support service will consist of four principal functions: 1. Generate interest and support applicant groups during special free school waves. The supplier will then work with the local authority (LA) to identify the applicant group/trust best suited to opening the new school. 2. Generate interest and support consortia during AP free school waves. 3. Generate interest and high-quality applications on behalf of the DfE for future mainstream waves. 4. Deliver a number of events on behalf of the DfE. The contract will run for an initial period of two years from March 2022 to March 2024 with the provision to extend for a further year. Detailed information can be found in the ITT document pack, which can be accessed via e-Tendering portal - Jaggaer Additional information: This Invitation to tender is open to all suppliers. The tender documents can be accessed via Jaggaer, DfE e-Tendering portal. ITT_1061 - Free Schools Support Service Note: The Authority administers all procurements electronically via the Department for Education e-procurement Solution portal (Jaggaer ). No hard copy documents will be issued and all communications with the Authority (including final submission of Tender responses) must be conducted via Jaggaer. To ensure all communications relating to this procurement are received, potential suppliers must ensure that the point of contact they nominate in the Jaggaer portal is accurate at all times. Access to the Jaggaer portal is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and 365 days a year anywhere in the world via the internet unless notified otherwise by the Jaggaer portal. Any queries related to the procurement process or the ITT documents must be sent via Jaggaer eTendering portal.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2ad49b7a-7f1e-4851-8cb4-75281b24f3b9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/35307b4e-4a4c-404b-859b-61f385fd636c
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 (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£1,485,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Dec 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Jan 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Mar 2022 - 30 Mar 2025 3-4 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
DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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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