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National Roll-Out of the Early Career Framework

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "National Roll-Out of the Early Career Framework" is being conducted by the Department for Education based in London, England. This open tender, which concerns the education and training services industry, aims to appoint lead providers to a Framework Agreement valued at up to £250 million, although there are no guaranteed contracts. The tender period ended on 6th November 2020, and the contract period commenced on 1st March 2021, continuing until 28th February 2025. Individual call-off contracts will be awarded throughout the duration of the framework.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses in the education sector, particularly those specialising in training, consulting, and educational services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are well-suited to compete, given their adaptability and local knowledge. Companies capable of delivering innovative educational solutions or proven training methodologies will find the framework an attractive avenue for business development, as individual contracts will be awarded among various suppliers throughout the contract term.

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Notice Title

National Roll-Out of the Early Career Framework

Notice Description

Appointment of lead providers to a Framework Agreement for the delivery of the National Roll-Out of the Early Career Framework. For more details on the Early Career Framework please see https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/early-career-framework-reforms-overview/early-career-framework-reforms-overview Additional information: Please note: the Framework Agreement has a maximum value of PS250m but there is no guaranteed value associated with appointment to the framework. Individual call-off contracts will be awarded via the call-off procedure in the framework agreement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5d2dc090-e219-40e4-b268-7bb84630cd96
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/53324b8e-aefc-427f-bc5b-ad65173441fe
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£250,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Apr 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Nov 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Feb 20215 years ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2021 - 28 Feb 2025 4-5 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
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
6
Supplier Names

AMBITION INSTITUTE TRUST

BEST PRACTICE NETWORK

CAPITA BUSINESS SERVICES

EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT TRUST

TEACH FIRST

UCL CONSULTANTS

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