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T Levels Wave 4

THE INSTITUTE FOR APPRENTICESHIPS & TECHNICAL EDUCATION

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03 Nov 2020 at 09:15

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "T Levels Wave 4" is being conducted by The Institute for Apprenticeships & Technical Education, located in London, England. This initiative falls within the education and training services industry category and is currently at the planning stage. The deadline for submitting the Selection Questionnaire is set for 23:59 on 17th November 2020, while the final submission date for tenders is 23:59 on 23rd February 2021. This procurement process is organised into 8 lots and is expected to have a total contract value of approximately £44,708,971.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the education sector, particularly those specialising in the development and delivery of technical qualifications. Companies capable of designing educational content, providing learning materials, and delivering assessment services would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Additionally, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as they may bring innovative approaches and solutions to the procurement process.

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Notice Title

T Levels Wave 4

Notice Description

CALL FOR COMPETITION. The Institute will be the contracting authority, subject to commencement of the relevant provisions of the Technical and Further Education Act 2017. The purpose of the procurement is to select and appoint an Awarding Organisation (AO) (or AOs) to be responsible for developing and delivering each of the wave 4 T Level technical qualifications, under an exclusive licensing approach. The expected scope of the role of the AO(s) is that it it/they would be responsible for: - designing the content of the qualification; - upskilling providers (further education schools and colleges); - providing of learning and teaching materials; - updating content; and - delivering qualification assessment services. This procurement is divided into 8 lots. See the Information about the lots and the procurement documents for further details of the contract and services to be delivered. Additional information: This procurement process is being run by the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education. For the purpose of this notice the Authority means the Institute. The Authority administers procurement electronically via the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education e-Sourcing Portal. No hard copy documents will be issued and all communications with the Authority (including submission of Tender responses) must be conducted via the e-Sourcing Portal. The Portal can be accessed via your web browser (https://procontract.due-north.com/Login). To ensure all communication relating to this procurement is received, potential suppliers must ensure that the point of contact nominated in the e-Sourcing Portal is accurate at all times. Access to the Portal is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and 365 days a year and anywhere in the world via the internet unless notified otherwise by the Portal. This procurement is being conducted under Directive 2014/23/EU and the Concession Contracts Regulations 2016 (Directive and Regulations respectively). As the services which are the subject of the procurement fall within Annex IV of the Directive and Schedule 3 of the Regulations, the Procurement is subject to lighter regulation in accordance with Article 19 and Regulation 19. Accordingly, whilst the Authority intends to conduct this procurement as a form of open procedure, it shall only be bound by those obligations referred to in Article 19 and Regulation 19. The estimated total contract values outlined above are based on delivery of the services in respect of four cohorts together with an optional contract extension of one additional cohort. Any contract extension is at the sole discretion of the Authority. Variant bids should not be made and will not be accepted. The publication of this notice does not constitute a commitment by the Authority to award any contract or contracts as a result of this procurement process. This T Levels Wave 4 procurement will comprise of two stages. The Selection Questionnaire will need to be completed as part of stage 1, and the SQ Response as defined in the procurement documents must be submitted through the e-Sourcing Portal by 23:59 on 17/11/2020. Those potential suppliers that pass the Selection Questionnaire stage will progress on to stage 2 Technical and Price Evaluation. Tender(s) as defined in the procurement documents must be submitted by those potential suppliers through the e-Sourcing Portal by 23:59 on 23/02/2021.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-37d1d76d-e24e-4330-927d-aee37954ea6b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/18c4aaf2-9951-4d4c-b35b-23f679923963
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
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
£44,708,971 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Nov 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Nov 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Aug 2021 - 30 Sep 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
THE INSTITUTE FOR APPRENTICESHIPS & TECHNICAL EDUCATION
Contact Name
Institute for Apprenticeship and Technical Education
Contact Email
ifa.tlevelprocurement@education.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 0

Buyer Location

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

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