Planning

Turing Scheme - Administration Services (Contracts Finder - Early Engagement Notice 02/04/2021))

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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Planning

09 Apr 2021 at 16:26

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education is initiating a procurement process to secure administration services for the Turing Scheme, indicated in the early engagement notice titled "Turing Scheme - Administration Services". This procurement is classified under the administration services category and is currently at the planning stage. Key dates include a market engagement end date of 31 May 2021, and contractors should note that the services are expected to commence in early 2022. The geographical coverage spans multiple regions across the United Kingdom, including London, the North East, and Scotland.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), to engage in the delivery of services aimed at supporting students from disadvantaged backgrounds. Companies with expertise in grant administration, programme governance, and communications are well-suited to submit proposals. Participation in this procurement could facilitate a role in a high-profile national initiative, potentially leading to substantial contracts and further engagement in educational support services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Turing Scheme - Administration Services (Contracts Finder - Early Engagement Notice 02/04/2021))

Notice Description

On the 24 December 2020, the UK Government announced the introduction of the Turing Scheme, a new programme to support students to study and undertake work placements across the world. The Turing Scheme has funding of PS110 million, to enable around 35,000 students in UK universities, colleges and schools to travel on placements and exchanges overseas, starting from September 2021. The Turing Scheme is particularly focused on students from disadvantaged backgrounds, making life-changing opportunities accessible to students across the United Kingdom. The Department for Education (DfE) is responsible for the delivery of the Turing Scheme. Following the initial announcement in December, on the 6 February 2021 the Turing Scheme website launched, and on the 12 March 2021, the application window for funding for universities, school and colleges was opened. Further information about the Turing Scheme can be found here: turing-scheme.org.uk Following the launch of the Turing Scheme and the opening of the application process, the Department is now considering its strategy for the longer-term delivery of the Turing Scheme administration services. The new service is likely to be required from the beginning of 2022. The purpose of this Notice is to initiate market engagement. It does not signify the commencement of any procurement process and does not constitute any commitment by the Department for Education. If the Department for Education decides to commence any procurement process as contemplated by this notice, a separate notice will be published at the relevant time. The Turing Scheme currently provides programme funding for mobility projects taking place in a given academic year (i.e. September to August). The programme lifecycle is longer, with activity to select projects to be funding taking place in the Spring/Summer preceding the academic year, and then project close activity taking place running into the Autumn following the academic year. The Turing Scheme administration service need over this period consists of various component elements: Scheme promotions and communications Facilitating and managing the funding application process Assessing funding applications Grant administration (entering in to grant agreement, monitoring, closure) Programme Fund management and distribution Programme governance, including compliance and audit controls Further information about the programme lifecycle and service requirements will be provided during upcoming market engagement activity. Additional information: This Notice is intended to: 1. Raise awareness with the market of a potential future procurement process for the end-to-end delivery of the Turing Scheme service; 2. Inform the market that the Department will be undertaking market engagement activity during Spring 2021, for the purpose of gathering information about the supply market and their delivery solutions; and to inform its understanding of the risks and issues relevant to managing transition to, and mobilisation of, any new service arrangements. At this stage, interested market suppliers should ensure they are registered on the Department's e-procurement solution (Jaggaer). The Department will engage with the market and administer any procurement via Jaggaer. Jaggaer registration information can be found here: https://education.app.jaggaer.com/ Should a supplier experience any technical difficulty with the DfE eSourcing portal, they need to contact the Jaggaer Service Helpdesk on 0800 069 8630 or e-mail help_UK@jaggaer.com. Further notices regarding the market engagement approach will be published in due course.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5c4290db-f8ca-4ee8-a764-9d92f69f4c84
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3f8967a3-3775-4b71-97b9-1854e432f308
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

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

CPV Codes

75100000 - Administration services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Apr 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
31 May 2021Expired
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

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, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales, TLM Scotland, TLN Northern Ireland
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

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