Planning

National Centre of Computing Education and associated training and support programmes for computing

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

This public procurement record has 6 releases in its history.

Planning

22 Mar 2018 at 10:30

Planning

09 Mar 2018 at 12:00

Planning

22 Feb 2018 at 10:36

Planning

22 Feb 2018 at 10:20

Planning

07 Feb 2018 at 09:49

Planning

15 Jan 2018 at 16:58

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education (DfE) is planning a procurement exercise for the "National Centre of Computing Education and associated training and support programmes for computing". This process will focus on a comprehensive package of programmes split into four Lots, aimed at enhancing computing education in primary and secondary schools across England. Currently at the planning stage, the engagement end date is set for 2 April 2018, with further detailed market engagement activities planned. The timeline indicates an invitation to tender to be issued in Spring 2018, followed by contract awards in Summer 2018. Contracts are expected to commence in Summer 2018 and run until 31 July 2022.

This procurement presents substantial opportunities for organisations and consortia specialising in educational services, particularly those focused on computing and teacher training. Businesses capable of delivering innovative training solutions or developing outreach programmes, especially aimed at increasing participation among underrepresented groups in computing, would be well-suited to participate. The DfE encourages proposals for individual Lots or a full package, enabling a diverse range of providers, including small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community sector organisations, to engage in this initiative aimed at transforming computing education.

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Notice Title

National Centre of Computing Education and associated training and support programmes for computing

Notice Description

The Department for Education (DfE) intends to undertake a procurement exercise in Spring 2018 for a package of programmes in four Lots, comprising: 1. A National Centre of Computing Education - its role will include establishing a network providing support for teachers in primary and secondary schools, and facilitating links with industry; 2. A training programme to upskill 8,000 existing secondary computing teachers to teach GCSE computer science effectively by 2022; 3. An A level support programme to support A level computer science students and teachers with high quality resources and CPD; and. 4. A pilot programme to identify effective approaches to addressing gender balance in computing and increasing girls' participation in computer science qualifications. The DfE will undertake a second market engagement activity for interested providers to learn more about the requirements for these services. The DfE will be seeking proposals from organisations or consortia to deliver these programmes. Proposals may cover one, some or all of the four Lots. Additional information: The DfE will administer the procurement process electronically via the Bravo Solution portal. No hard copy documents will be issued; all communications with DfE (including final tender submission) will be conducted via the portal. A second supplier event is planned for 8 March 2018 in London, for organisations to gain a better understanding of the DfE's requirements. This will also provide an opportunity for networking and possible consortia discussions. To register for the supplier eventday, please email: Computing.IMPLEMENTATION@education.gov.uk with the name of up to two attendees. Indicative dates: * Spring 2018 - invitation to tender issued; * Summer 2018 - contract awards. Bidders who are not already registered on the Bravo Solution portal can register here: https://education.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login/shtml For any assistance with the portal, bidders should contact the Bravo helpdesk: help@bravosolution.co.uk START AND END DATES OF THE CONTRACTS: Start Date: Summer 2018 TBC End Date: Planned as 31 July 2022 Please note that this PIN is not a call to competition and the DfE is not bound to enter into any procurement activity because of it. With procurement being dependent on ministerial priorities, funding for the National Centre of Computing Education and associated training and support programmes is subject to change at DfE's absolute discretion.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5fbaddd0-7c7b-4c88-851d-e44e788af58c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/98ac105d-e04c-44d8-9afd-94f6cde3213c
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
22 Mar 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
2 Apr 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
Not specified
Contact Email
computing.implementation@education.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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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