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Prospero Group - Call Off Contract for SVTP Service B - Acclimatisation and Retention

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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21 Feb 2019 at 10:47

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education has awarded a contract titled "Prospero Group - Call Off Contract for SVTP Service B - Acclimatisation and Retention" as part of the Spain's Visiting Teachers Programme. This procurement process, classified as services under the CPV code 79632000 for personnel-training services, concluded with an award date of 19th February 2019. The contract period spans from 20th February 2019 to 31st July 2020, with a total value of £278,287. The procurement method utilised was selective, facilitated through a call-off from a framework agreement, and the tender was officially closed on 17th December 2018.

This contracting opportunity is well-suited for businesses engaged in training and support services, particularly those with expertise in educational acclimatisation and teacher mentorship. Companies specialising in personal development, educational training materials, and ongoing professional development (CPD) events would find significant prospects for growth in serving the needs of this contract. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may particularly benefit, as this procurement explicitly encourages participation from such businesses.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Prospero Group - Call Off Contract for SVTP Service B - Acclimatisation and Retention

Notice Description

Spain's Visiting Teachers Programme Service B, Acclimatisation and Retention Stage - Acclimatisation and Retention stage Specifics to key deliverables: Phase 1 - pre-arrival support * Further develop and refine existing training materials. * Further develop and share a handbook to help prepare/support teachers. * Pre-arrival communications, including building an online community. * Develop a suite of training materials to include online learning and webinars. * Develop and deliver mentor training. Phase 2 - on-arrival support * Provide a national residential acclimatisation event in August 2019 and January 2020 (if required). * Provide support to teachers upon arrival e.g. transportation to the venue of the residential event. * Ensure a further catch-up event is provided for any candidates who were unable to attend the residential event. Phase 3 - ongoing support * Provide a minimum of one day per term CPD events for recruited teachers. * Mentor training events (please refer to Annex 3 - National Standards for school-based Initial Teacher Training (ITT) mentors handbook). * Ensure recruited schools are adhering to their agreed Service Level Agreements - regularly engage with schools and ensure the support the schools provide is sufficient. * Provide telephone mentoring for further support to teachers. Phase 4 - evaluation of services * Provide evidence to support evaluation of the programme. * On-going evaluation of service delivery throughout via termly surveys.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-317fc03b-808c-45fd-a787-72d135722a70
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b1f2a320-625f-4e55-80ff-fb387d751e36
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
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79632000 - Personnel-training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£278,287 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£278,287 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Feb 20197 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Dec 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Feb 20197 years ago
Contract Period
20 Feb 2019 - 31 Jul 2020 1-2 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
NOTTINGHAM
Postcode
NG1 6HG
Post Town
Nottingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF14 Nottingham
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Nottingham
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Nottingham East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PROSPERO GROUP

Further Information

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