Planning

Early Career Framework and National Professional Qualifications - September 2022 Market Engagement

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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Planning

20 Sep 2021 at 16:05

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

20 Sep 2021 at 15:58

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education is planning a procurement titled "Early Career Framework and National Professional Qualifications - September 2022 Market Engagement". This initiative, classified under education and training services, is set in England, aimed at appointing additional lead providers for the Early Career Framework (ECF) and procuring providers for the newly reformed suite of National Professional Qualifications (NPQs). Key activities include two online market engagement sessions scheduled for 6 and 7 October 2021, with a deadline for participation confirmations by 31 October 2021.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in educational training and development, particularly those focusing on teacher training programmes and leadership qualifications. Companies that are small or medium-sized, and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), would find this tender especially relevant. Engaging in this process allows organisations to expand their service offerings and enhance local educational support, thus contributing to the Department's goal of providing high-quality educational training that supports teachers throughout their careers.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Early Career Framework and National Professional Qualifications - September 2022 Market Engagement

Notice Description

The purpose of this Prior Information Notice (PIN) is to notify the market of forthcoming market engagement events relating to the National Professional Qualifications (NPQs) and Early Career Framework (ECF). For the ECF, the Department is looking to appoint an additional lead provider. For the NPQs, the Department will be procuring providers to deliver the reformed suite of six NPQs; three focused on middle leadership for those who want to develop their expertise in specialist areas of teaching practice (Leading Teacher Development, Leading Teaching and Leading Behaviour and Culture) and three for senior leadership, headship and executive leadership. There will also be two new and additional NPQs focused on Early Years and Literacy. The Department will be undertaking two online events on 6 and 7 October 2021 for potential suppliers that are interested in responding to the planned procurement for these programmes. Delivering on the commitments set out in the Teacher Recruitment and Retention Strategy, the Department is creating a world-class teacher development system by transforming the training and support teachers and school leaders receive at every stage of their career. The Department is fully funding the national roll-out of the ECF reforms from September 2021, giving all early career teachers access to a two-year package of structured training and support linked to the best available research evidence. Making sure new teachers receive excellent support at the start of their careers and embedding the early career reforms nationwide are vital elements of the Department's education recovery strategy. Procuring an additional ECF lead provider will expand the choice of high-quality early career teacher training programmes available to schools in their local area and will ensure the market remains sustainable and resilient so future early career teachers will continue to be able to access this high-quality support. Beyond the first few years of teaching, our priority is to help all teachers and school leaders to continuously develop their expertise throughout their careers so every child in every classroom in every school gets the best start in life. We have replaced the existing Middle Leadership National Professional Qualification (NPQ) with three new specialist NPQs to best address the broad range of responsibilities of current and aspiring middle leaders. The new suite of specialist NPQs, which will be available for teachers and leaders from November 2021, consist of NPQs in Leading Teaching, Leading Behaviour and Culture, and Leading Teacher Development. The suite of reformed NPQs also includes refreshed school leadership programmes covering the knowledge and skills that school leaders need for the future. The frameworks for these qualifications can be found at the link below. Additional information: As part of the Government's education recovery plan the Department have developed additional NPQs to ensure teachers and leaders have access to best possible training and support. These additional NPQs consist of qualifications in Leading Early Years education and in Leading Literacy. In addition, we will continue to consult with sector representatives to ensure that the suite of NPQs remain responsive to the needs of teachers and leaders and will include a mechanism to launch further NPQs via the Framework Agreement where required. It is anticipated that lead providers will deliver their service in partnership with other high-quality education training providers including the national network of Teaching School Hubs. Teaching School Hubs, along with other delivery partners, play a key role in the delivery of the ECF and NPQs. The Department recognises that lead providers might need to build their capacity and partnerships over the term of the Framework Agreement. We are therefore proposing to create the flexibility for lead providers to add new delivery partners once they are appointed to the framework. It is anticipated that the Department will appoint successful bidders up to a six year national Framework Agreement. The precise scope of the framework is still under consideration. More information on the procurement process will be provided during the market engagement activity which is taking place on the 6 and 7 October 2021. These events are anticipated to last between 1 and 2 hours. For details on how to register to attend, please use the Eventbrite links. Please note: timescales for commencing the procurement are indicative and are subject to change at the Department's absolute discretion. All of the department's procurement opportunities are advertised through our Jaggaer eTendering Portal. We would encourage bidders who are not already registered on the portal to register at https://education.app.jaggaer.com/web/login.html Your registration will ensure that you will receive notification of future opportunities as early as possible. Please note that this PIN is not a call to competition and the department is not bound to enter into any procurement activity because of it. All procurement activity is subject to Ministerial priorities, funding and any or all procurement activity is subject to change at the Department's absolute discretion.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b067e8f4-b4b7-4a1c-ac58-6cda50d9c524
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Sep 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
8 Nov 2021Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
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
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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