Planning

T Level Ambassador Network Regionalisation - Market Engagement Event

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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Planning

31 Jan 2025 at 12:32

Planning

31 Jan 2025 at 12:23

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education (DfE) is in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "T Level Ambassador Network Regionalisation - Market Engagement Event" under the industry category of Education and Training Services (CPV code: 80000000). This initiative aims to introduce a regional structure to the existing T Level Ambassadors Network (TAN) to support the growth of T Levels across England. A market engagement event is scheduled to take place virtually via Microsoft Teams Webinar on Tuesday, 4th March 2025, from 11:00 to 12:00. Interested parties are invited to register their attendance through the provided link, with the engagement end date set for 31st March 2025.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses capable of providing coordination and support services for regional sub-networks. It is particularly suited for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) interested in contributing to the delivery and enhancement of T Levels. By participating in this process, businesses can engage in forming local networks, building sustainable relationships, and influencing regionally specific skills needs. The initiative seeks innovative input on commercial arrangements and potential management models, creating a platform for businesses to showcase their capabilities and contribute to a national educational strategy.

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Notice Title

T Level Ambassador Network Regionalisation - Market Engagement Event

Notice Description

The Department for Education (DfE) is considering the introduction of a regional structure to the existing T Level Ambassadors Network (TAN) to support the growth of T Levels across England. T Levels are two year technical education courses at level 3 for 16-19 year olds. Launched in 2020, they were developed based on standards designed with employers to meet their skills needs. Equivalent in size to 3 A levels, a T Level focuses on technical and practical skills and can help students into skilled employment, further study or apprenticeships. Each T Level includes an in-depth industry placement that lasts a minimum of 315 hours, or at least 45 days. Students get valuable experience in the workplace while employers get early sight of the new talent in their industry. The T Level ambassador network plays an important role raising the profile of T Levels. It has over 800 ambassadors, made up of employers, providers, students, universities and other organisations. Members volunteer their time to share their experience and champion the benefits of T Levels. Vision: The DfE wishes to explore how to realise the potential of this successful and growing network by introducing a regional substructure with dedicated resource to support and co-ordinate activity. The national overarching network will continue to provide strategic direction, quality and consistency. Establishing North, Midlands and South sub networks will allow the DfE to expand the network's reach and maximise engagement and impact on a regional level. Desired outcomes include: Increase the effectiveness and reach of the network by carrying out regional strategy and delivery plans with dedicated resource to co-ordinate activity and support ambassadors Form the backbone of regional and local employer engagement about T Levels Supporting and co-ordinating the ambassadors to participate in and influence regionally specific conversations about skills needs Regional activity is aligned to the national network strategy set by the network leadership Create the opportunity to address T Level route and sector specific challenges in the future Create local networks and develop sustainable relationships The aims of this early market engagement are to : Share information around the T Level Ambassadors Network and the proposal to improve and grow the network. Gauge interest in providing a service of co-ordination and support for the regional sub-networks Gather views about the opportunities and limitations of choosing this approach to the management of the T Level Ambassadors Network Understand how this regional co-ordination and support could be achieved from the perspective of potential delivery partners, and whether there are alternative models the DfE should consider Gather views about commercial arrangements. DfE will be hosting an open, virtual market engagement event on Tuesday 4th March 2025 from 11-12. via a Microsoft Teams Webinar. Additional information: Registered attendees will join the webinar with their cameras and mics off. They can participate via chat, reactions and Q&A and a Supplier Feedback Questionnaire will be distributed after the event to gather feedback on the propositions. Please note this is not a call for competition and does not commit us to procuring or procuring services in specific ways, and any future opportunities are subject to budget decisions and availability.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3785cb53-b5e0-405f-a522-ceaf379430c7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ec2f1834-1806-45be-b3bc-f3e7c22410e1
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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
31 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
31 Mar 2025Expired
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

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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