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Evaluation of the ITT Reforms con_28531

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education has completed a procurement process for the "Evaluation of the ITT Reforms," focusing on the evaluation of Initial Teacher Training reforms implemented in September 2024. This procurement falls under the industry category of Research and Development services, with an estimated contract value of £432,250. The contract has been awarded to ALMA ECONOMICS LIMITED, and spans from 17th September 2025 to 31st March 2028. The procurement method used was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The evaluation services will be delivered across multiple regions, including the British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom.

This contract offers substantial opportunities for businesses involved in research and consultancy services. SMEs and VCSEs are particularly suitable to compete in this tender, taking advantage of the focused nature of the project related to educational reform evaluations. By delivering valuable insights into ITT reform efficacy, participating businesses can establish themselves as key players in educational consultancy, potentially opening doors to further public sector engagements and contributing to professional growth and sector influence.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Evaluation of the ITT Reforms con_28531

Notice Description

To commission a supplier to deliver an evaluation of the reforms made to Initial Teacher Training (ITT) recommended by the ITT Market Review (Initial teacher training (ITT) market review: overview - GOV.UK), which have first been implemented in ITT courses starting in September 2024. It is anticipated that the evaluation will run from September 2025 until March 2028

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2e127703-6fb3-4dff-8978-92416911c6d6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2bd71ab9-004d-4a34-81cc-f866ed579044
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£432,250 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£432,250 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
16 Sep 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
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
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ALMA ECONOMICS

Further Information

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