Tender

Independent Technical Education Advisers

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

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15 Aug 2017 at 20:03

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07 Aug 2017 at 09:14

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04 Aug 2017 at 12:38

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education is currently conducting a procurement process for Independent Technical Education Advisers, aimed at supporting three areas of policy implementation within the education sector. This open tender was published on 4th August 2017, with submissions closing on 31st August 2017. The project falls under the industry category of education and training services. Successful applications will be part of a contract period commencing on 25th September 2017 and extending until 31st July 2019. Interested parties must be registered members of the Education and Children's Social Care Dynamic Purchasing System (ECSC DPS) to apply, requiring careful attention to eligibility and skill set categories.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that possess expertise in educational policy and advisory services. Businesses with a strong background in education consultancy, technical advising, or training services will find this tender particularly suited to their competencies. By partnering with the Department for Education, successful bidders will enhance their reputation and potentially expand their portfolios within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Independent Technical Education Advisers

Notice Description

DfE is inviting applications to work as Independent Technical Education Advisers, on three areas of policy implementation. See 'Attachments' for a full description. Additional information: Important Note - Registering on Redimo2 and the DPS . The procurement for Independent Technical Education Advisers will be managed via the 'Education and Children's Social Care' Dynamic Purchasing System (ECSC DPS) and you will need to be an approved member of the ECSC DPS prior to the tender being issued. Please follow the guidance carefully and ensure you have received notification of your organisations 'registered' status with the Department for Education before applying to join the ECSC DPS, additionally you should allow at least 6 full working days for your application to join the ECSC DPS to be processed. It is also crucial that you select the appropriate ECSC DPS skill set categories within your account profile that identify the services you can deliver as opportunities are only issued to approved ECSC DPS members which have selected the skill set categories that match those of the requirement. Please pay careful attention to the guidance (see link) as these which will guide you through both the DFE registration and ECSC DPS application process. Completed applications should be sent through the Redimo system. For any enquiries please contact commercial.contactpoint@education.gov.uk

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-43b33f1f-0203-4200-b645-db6956a6a726
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7a024023-262b-4f9d-89d0-3934ed7626d9
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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
15 Aug 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Sep 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
24 Sep 2017 - 31 Jul 2019 1-2 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
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

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