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Evaluation of the Essential Digital Skills Workforce Development Programme

THE EDUCATION AND TRAINING FOUNDATION

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30 Jan 2020 at 17:45

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Summary of the contracting process

The Education and Training Foundation is inviting tenders for the evaluation of its Essential Digital Skills Workforce Development Programme. This process falls under the active tender stage and is categorised within the research and development services industry, specifically aimed at evaluating the effectiveness of educational programmes. The tender period is open until 21st February 2020, with the contract expected to commence on 5th March 2020 and run until 31st March 2022. Interested parties should note the project will take place across various regions in the United Kingdom, including North East, Yorkshire and the Humber, and London. This procurement will follow an open procedure, allowing for broad participation from qualified suppliers.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in education consultancy, programme evaluation, and research services to engage with the Education and Training Foundation. Companies with experience in delivering educational training or research consultancy services, particularly those that are small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. The successful bidder will play a crucial role in assessing and enhancing the impact of the Essential Digital Skills programme, thus contributing to workforce development in the education sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Evaluation of the Essential Digital Skills Workforce Development Programme

Notice Description

The Education and Training Foundation (ETF) is seeking a tenderer to evaluate its Essential Digital Skills Workforce Development Programme. The aim of this project is to evaluate the extent to which the Essential Digital Skills Workforce programme has prepared teachers in a variety of settings to deliver the Essential Digital Skills (EDS) entitlement. The evaluation will focus on the effectiveness of the design, delivery and structure of the original programme. This evaluation will seek to identify both the impact on the participants in the programme, in terms of their increased skills and professional development, as well as the impact on their organisation and learners. It will an understanding of the success of the programme for the participants, the organisations and learners, and therefore sector as a whole. It will enable ETF to provide reports to DfE on the value and success of the programme, and identify any future potential changes or improvements required.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3541dbad-31cd-42ca-b304-89630bba2b44
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2d14c845-2342-4a23-a3aa-c8bccaea4670
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 (below threshold)
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

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

73210000 - Research consultancy services

79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services

80000000 - Education and training services

80400000 - Adult and other education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jan 20206 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Feb 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
5 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2022 2-3 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
THE EDUCATION AND TRAINING FOUNDATION
Contact Name
Procurement Co-ordinator
Contact Email
tenderqueries@etfoundation.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2037408280

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1W 9SP
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
Pimlico North
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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