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T Levels Generation 2 Wave 1: Contract for the provision of services in relation to the Digital: Digital Business Services T Level Technical Qualification

INSTITUTE FOR APPRENTICESHIPS AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION

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AwardUpdate

21 Oct 2024 at 08:41

Award

12 Sep 2024 at 15:03

Summary of the contracting process

The Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education has completed an open procurement process for the Digital: Digital Business Services T Level Technical Qualification, aimed at designing, implementing, and delivering this component as part of the UK Government's Post-16 Skills Plan. The awarded contract, valued at GBP 3,257,056, was granted to Pearson Education Limited. This procurement process, categorized under Education and Training Services (CPV code 80000000), covers the period from 13 August 2024 to 31 July 2033 and applies throughout the United Kingdom. Key dates include the contract award on 13 August 2024 and its subsequent publication on 12 September 2024.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in educational services to contribute to the development of technical qualifications for T Levels. It is particularly suitable for organisations, including SMEs and voluntary community and social enterprises (VCSE), that have expertise in course design, technical education, and skills development. Engaging with this project could enable businesses to establish or deepen their partnerships within the educational sector, thereby fostering long-term growth and development opportunities.

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Notice Title

T Levels Generation 2 Wave 1: Contract for the provision of services in relation to the Digital: Digital Business Services T Level Technical Qualification

Notice Description

This contract covers the selection of a supplier (awarding organisation) for the award of the Generation 2 contract to design, implement and deliver the technical qualification component for the Digital: Digital Business Services T Level. T Levels are a new classroom-based technical study programme forming part of the UK Government's Post-16 Skills Plan. They will be available to young people alongside apprenticeships as one half of a high quality technical education offer. T Levels will be primarily studied at an education or training provider. Students will study a broad occupational area before specialising, and will have the opportunity to apply their knowledge and skills on a substantial industry placement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4a9318cc-cd69-478b-b701-79fa42856d15
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b056633d-ebd6-4832-b1cc-301711aa7862
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
£3,257,056 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£3,257,056 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Mar 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Aug 20241 years ago
Contract Period
12 Aug 2024 - 31 Jul 2033 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
INSTITUTE FOR APPRENTICESHIPS AND TECHNICAL 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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PEARSON EDUCATION

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