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Functional Skills support for the FE workforce, including the teaching of phonics to adult learners

EDUCATION AND TRAINING FOUNDATION

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01 Apr 2019 at 14:24

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Summary of the contracting process

The Education and Training Foundation has completed a tender titled "Functional Skills support for the FE workforce, including the teaching of phonics to adult learners." This procurement falls under the education and training services industry category, with a total contract value of £544,600. The contract period commenced on 17 July 2018 and concluded on 30 June 2019. The open procedure method was used for this process, with the tender period ending on 15 June 2018. The initiative aims to support the further education workforce across various regions in the United Kingdom, including London and the North East.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in educational services, particularly those with expertise in training and curriculum development tailored for adult learners. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are well-suited to compete for similar contracts, given the focus on innovative solutions for functional skills qualifications. The comprehensive framework and resources developed through this programme can help these businesses expand their offerings and establish themselves within the growing education sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Functional Skills support for the FE workforce, including the teaching of phonics to adult learners

Notice Description

The Education and Training Foundation awarded two contracts to assist in the development of a framework, resources and a CPD programme to support the FE workforce with the introduction of the latest Functional Skills qualifications. The workforce support programme supports all aspects of the introduction of newly reformed Functional Skills, with particular focus on the introduction of phonics teaching to adults (now part of the Entry Level English Functional Skills qualifications).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-44d3324e-6cd0-4eee-a0fc-cd2253982e9f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1e299bef-8af3-44f7-865e-78b3debd790e
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£544,600 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£544,600 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Apr 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Jun 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jul 20187 years ago
Contract Period
16 Jul 2018 - 30 Jun 2019 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EDUCATION AND TRAINING FOUNDATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

CREATIVE EDUCATION

SKILLS AND EDUCATION GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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