Planning

Enrichment Programme - Market Engagement

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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Planning

07 Mar 2022 at 10:53

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education is initiating a market engagement process titled "Enrichment Programme - Market Engagement," focusing on education and training services. This procurement is currently in the planning stage, with a key event scheduled on 23rd March 2022 at 10:30. Interested organisations must express their interest by noon on 22nd March 2022 to participate in the virtual engagement event aimed at gathering insights on extracurricular activities provided to schools. Additionally, follow-up discussions will be available on 20th, 27th April, and 4th May 2022.

This engagement presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in providing extracurricular enrichment activities, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). By participating in the market engagement event, providers can showcase their offerings to the Department for Education and contribute valuable insights for future procurement processes. The engagement aims to connect with those who can enhance the educational experience of young people across the UK and may lead to future contractual opportunities in the vibrant education sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Enrichment Programme - Market Engagement

Notice Description

The purpose of this Prior Information Notice (PIN) is to notify the market that the Department intends to hold a market engagement event on 23rd March 2022 at 10:30. The purpose of this market engagement event is to gain an understanding of the latest developments in the provision of extracurricular enrichment activities to schools. The notice is intended as an information-gathering exercise. It is not being used as a call for competition. The Department for Education is committed to ensuring young people have access to high quality clubs, competitions, and activities. We know these are an important part of a rich educational experience and can bring wider benefits to young people's mental health, confidence, social skills and general wellbeing. Schools are best placed to understand and meet the needs of their pupils and have flexibility to decide what range of extra-curricular activities to offer to their pupils. We know many schools do so in partnership with external activity providers. The DfE is to hold a virtual market engagement event at 10:30 on 23rd March 2022, providing an opportunity for extracurricular enrichment sector organisations to feed into our work to assess the current state of extracurricular provision, and to seek expert views from the sector to inform future work in this space. After this event, the DfE is offering 30-minute one-to-one discussions for interested organisations to provide additional feedback. These sessions will be structured and are available on the following dates: - 10:30am- 12 on 20th April 2022 - 10:30am- 12 on 27th April 2022 - 10:30am- 12 on 4th May 2022 Details of this meeting will be sent to interested parties following registration. Providers who are not already registered on the portal can register here: https://education.app.jaggaer.com When registered and signed in to Jaggaer you will need to express an interest in the opportunity to be able to access all relevant documentation. If you are unable to attend the market engagement events, the information pack, along with slides and Q&A will be made available. If you would like to attend the market engagement webinar on 23rd March 2022 at 10:30 for one hour, please express your interest by no later than noon on 22nd March 2022. For any assistance required in registering please contact the Jaggaer helpdesk: help_UK@jaggaer.com This Contracts Finder Future Opportunity notice is a zero value notice for early market engagement. It is for information only and is not a call for competition. The Department for Education reserves the right not to enter a formal procurement process and not proceed with contract award.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3b334dc6-8ea6-4320-b739-3a7caaeb1f82
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/72a4cd69-d48d-4912-baa8-88a014d5bdd9
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
7 Mar 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
22 Mar 2022Expired
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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