Planning

Digital Languages Mentoring Project

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Planning

01 Oct 2018 at 09:42

Planning

18 Sep 2018 at 09:19

Planning

17 Sep 2018 at 16:05

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education is currently in the planning stage of the "Digital Languages Mentoring Project," which seeks a provider to design and implement a digital mentoring initiative aimed at encouraging Year 9 pupils to pursue Modern Foreign Languages (MFL) at GCSE level. This tender has an estimated value of £100,000 and the contract is set to commence on 22 October 2018 and conclude by 22 May 2019. Stakeholders interested in this opportunity should note that the engagement period ends on 1 October 2018, and all future information regarding the tender will be disseminated via the Bravo Solutions e-procurement platform.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses, especially those with expertise in educational services, digital platform development, and mentorship programmes. Companies with a focus on engaging students and enhancing language learning through innovative approaches would be particularly well-suited to compete. The tender encourages organisations that are proactive in advancing language education and those experienced in managing projects in collaboration with educational institutions to apply, thereby fostering growth and potentially establishing long-term partnerships with the Department for Education.

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Notice Title

Digital Languages Mentoring Project

Notice Description

DfE is seeking a provider to design and deliver a digital languages mentoring project to encourage pupils to choose Modern Foreign Languages (MFL) at GCSE level. See 'Attachments' for full description. Additional information: ESTIMATED VALUE: PS100,000. START AND END DATES OF THE CONTRACT: 22 October 2018 to 22 May 2019. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: This notice is for information only, and the Department reserves the right not to enter a formal procurement process and not award contract(s). Accordingly, the Department will not be liable for any bid cost, expenditure, work or effort incurred by a supplier in acting on the basis of this Notice. All future information will be issued to potential suppliers via the Bravo Solutions e-procurement platform. Suppliers can access this system at https://education.bravosolutions.co.uk where the details of how to register and the terms of free registration are presented. Potential suppliers are advised to familiarise themselves with the Department's Security and Off-shoring policies.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5a2fbaa5-251b-438c-a824-58f830b18aaf
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/265af1aa-44d9-4309-a605-43559a880d61
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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
1 Oct 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Oct 2018Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
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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