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Invitation to Tender for the Full Induction Programme, to support early roll-out of the Early Career Framework

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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20 Nov 2019 at 15:14

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education has completed the tender process for the "Invitation to Tender for the Full Induction Programme," aimed at supporting the early roll-out of the Early Career Framework (ECF). This procurement falls under the education and training services category, with a total contract value of £4,100,894.37. The contract period commenced on 1st November 2019 and will conclude on 30th September 2022. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and the tender period ended on 9th August 2019. The services are to be delivered across various regions in the North East, North West, and Yorkshire and the Humber in the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses within the education sector, particularly those providing training services, curriculum development, and support for early career educators. Companies, especially small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), are encouraged to consider this contract as it aligns with their capabilities. By engaging in this workflow, businesses can enhance their visibility and strengthen their market presence while contributing to the professional development of early career teachers in the UK.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Invitation to Tender for the Full Induction Programme, to support early roll-out of the Early Career Framework

Notice Description

The services consist of a range of products including curriculum and materials which have been designed to support the strengthened induction of early career teachers underpinned by the Early Career Framework (ECF). The services also cover the provision of quality assured training that will be made accessible to Early Career Teachers and their mentors which will enable participants to develop a deep understanding of all of the ECF.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4fba2031-c355-427e-a9b8-05ca12fa1b36
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9516d8af-bf45-4440-8b38-e57c14c35ea8
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
SME

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
£4,100,894 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Nov 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Aug 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Oct 20196 years ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2019 - 30 Sep 2022 2-3 years
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
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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
4
Supplier Names

AMBITION INSTITUTE

EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT TRUST

TEACH FIRST

UCL CONSULTANTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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