Tender

Cambridgeshire County Council Opportunity Area Foundation Teacher Training Programme

LGSS

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21 May 2018 at 11:46

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Cambridgeshire County Council is currently conducting a procurement process for the Foundation Teacher Training Programme, aimed at recruiting 20 trainees in the Fenland and East Cambridgeshire Opportunity Area. This tender, issued by LGSS, is classified under the education and training services category and has an estimated value of £213,000. The procurement method is open, allowing for a transparent competition. Interested providers must submit their applications by 15th June 2018, as the tender period is actively open for submissions. The contract is expected to commence on 1st September 2018 and run until 30th September 2021, with the training being primarily school-based and leading to Qualified Teacher Status.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses engaged in educational services, particularly those with a proven track record in teacher training. Organisations that are accredited teacher training providers and possess relevant experience in overcoming educational barriers specific to the region would be ideally positioned to compete. Additionally, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to apply, making this a potential avenue for business growth and expansion in the education sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Cambridgeshire County Council Opportunity Area Foundation Teacher Training Programme

Notice Description

The Fenland and East Cambridgeshire Opportunity Area is inviting providers to provide a Foundation Teacher Training Programme for 20 trainees. The successful provider will need to demonstrate exceptional, relevant skill to provide teacher training and an understanding of the specific barriers and challenges in the area. The successful provider will design and deliver a high-quality teacher training programme, aimed primarily (not exclusively) at those who are already working as teaching assistants in local schools. The training will be school-based and lead to Qualified Teacher Status. The successful provider will be required to recruit and select the trainees for the programme and the placement schools. The successful provider must be an accredited teacher training provider. Any staff who will be working in schools, must have a valid DBS check. If there are any staff changes, new staff will also require a DBS checks and Cambridgeshire County Council must be notified of these changes.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6f891357-c863-4b43-867a-79ba44e6f1cb
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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
£213,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 May 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Jun 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2018 - 30 Sep 2021 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LGSS
Contact Name
David Isaacs
Contact Email
procurement@northamptonshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CAMBRIDGE
Postcode
CB3 0AP
Post Town
Cambridge
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Cambridge
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Cambridge

Further Information

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