Tender

ITT for Educational and Children's Social Care (ECSC) Framework

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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03 Oct 2024 at 16:27

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02 Sep 2024 at 15:44

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education has issued an Invitation to Tender (ITT) for the Educational and Children's Social Care (ECSC) Framework, which aims to create a robust procurement route for specialists and advisers. This framework is open under a Light Touch Regime aligned with PCR 2025, and features several Lots categorising various skillsets required by the department. Suppliers must meet both overarching framework and Lot-specific requirements, with the registration process facilitated via the Jaggaer e-procurement system. The procurement, valued at £24,000,000, is classified under Education and Training Services and covers multiple UK regions, with a tender period ending on 31 October 2024. The contract period is set to start on 13 January 2025 and will last until 12 January 2030, with options for extension.

This tender represents a significant growth opportunity for businesses in the education and social care sectors, providing access to public contracts through various Lots that align with different specialisms. The framework's structure encourages participation from SMEs and VCSEs, emphasising flexibility and reducing administrative burdens. Companies well-suited for this tender are those with expertise in children's social care, skills education, SEND advisory and commissioning, and who can provide subject matter expertise to educational institutions. This initiative supports business expansion by offering consistent work and requiring fewer individual tender submissions.

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Notice Title

ITT for Educational and Children's Social Care (ECSC) Framework

Notice Description

The Department for Education (DfE) has published this Invitation to Tender (ITT) for the Educational and Children's Social Care (ECSC) Framework. This notice is to announce the launch of the Educational and Children's Social Care Professionals (ECSC) Framework Style Agreement. This framework will serve as a core procurement route for individual specialists, advisers and subject matter experts for the Department for Education. The new framework is intended to provide a more rapid and flexible route to market, as well as a less burdensome process for suppliers. The new ECSC framework is split into a series of Lots reflecting the specialisms and skillsets the Department is seeking to procure in. To apply for any lot, all suppliers must first complete the overarching framework mandatory requirements contained in ITT_2994. At this launch point, the initial tranche of six lots are as follows: 1. Lot 1- Children's Social Care Advisers- ITT_2998 2. Lot 2- Skills Education Advisers- ITT_3003 3. Lot 3- Children's Social Care Commissioners- ITT_3000 4. Lot 4- SEND Advisers- ITT_3001 5. Lot 5- SEND Commissioners- ITT_3002 6. Lot 6- Register of External Experts (RoEE) for Schools and MATs- ITT_3005 The framework contains provision for the addition of new lots throughout its lifespan in accordance with Departmental requirements. To register to join the framework, suppliers complete both the mandatory requirements in the overarching ITT_2994 and the Lot-specific requirements of the lot or lots they apply for in the relevant Lot-specific Invitations to Tender. Registration is via the Department's Jaggaer e-procurement system. Instructions on registering on Jaggaer can be found attached to this notice. The initial term of the framework will be 4 years. There will be an option to extend it for 2 additional periods of up to 12 months each. Detailed information, including service specification for each lot, the tender process and an anticipated procurement timeline can be found in the ITT documents available via the Jaggaer e-procurement portal. Additional information: To access tender documents Suppliers should log in their existing Jaggaer account or register on Jaggaer e- procurement platform via the above link:

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/16314ff7-7f63-46f5-ac62-a170c0866029
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Open - Light Touch Regime under PCR 2025
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

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

80 - Education and training services

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

80000000 - Education and training services

80100000 - Primary education services

80110000 - Pre-school education services

80200000 - Secondary education services

80210000 - Technical and vocational secondary education services

80211000 - Technical secondary education services

80300000 - Higher education services

80400000 - Adult and other education services

85000000 - Health and social work services

85300000 - Social work and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£24,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
9 Sep 2024Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
13 Jan 2025 - 12 Jan 2030 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
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)

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

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