Award

T Level Wave 4- Lot 1 Hair and Beauty: Hair, Beauty and Aesthetics; Lot 2 Creative and Design: Craft and Design, Lot 3 Creative and Design: Media, Broadcast and Production, Lot 4 Catering and Hospitality: Catering, Lot 5 Agriculture, Environment & Animal Care: Animal Care and Management, Lot 6 Agriculture, Environment and Animal Care: Agriculture, Land Management and Production.

THE INSTITUTE FOR APPRENTICESHIP & TECHNICAL EDUCATION

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Award

10 Feb 2022 at 14:10

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by The Institute for Apprenticeship & Technical Education, is centred around the title "T Level Wave 4", which encompasses multiple lots within the educational services sector, specifically focusing on Hair and Beauty, Creative and Design, Catering and Hospitality, and Agriculture. Located in England, the process was opened under an open procedure and marks a complete status following the contract award, which occurred on 27th September 2021. The intended contracts are valued at approximately £27,972,809, with a contract period extending from 28th September 2021 to 31st July 2030. The tender period concluded on 23rd February 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses keen on expanding within the education and training services sector. Companies specialising in curriculum development, vocational training, and educational resource supply, especially those registered as small or voluntary, community, and social enterprises, would be particularly well-suited to participate. With the emphasis on T Levels as a cornerstone of the UK Government's Post-16 Skills Plan, businesses that can deliver high-quality educational services and industry placements stand to benefit greatly from the contracts awarded under this programme.

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Notice Title

T Level Wave 4- Lot 1 Hair and Beauty: Hair, Beauty and Aesthetics; Lot 2 Creative and Design: Craft and Design, Lot 3 Creative and Design: Media, Broadcast and Production, Lot 4 Catering and Hospitality: Catering, Lot 5 Agriculture, Environment & Animal Care: Animal Care and Management, Lot 6 Agriculture, Environment and Animal Care: Agriculture, Land Management and Production.

Notice Description

Award of contracts to design, implement and deliver the Technical Qualification (TQ) component for each of the eight T Levels of the UK Government's Wave 4 - T Level programme. T Levels are a new classroom-based technical study programme forming part of the UK Government's Post-16 Skills Plan. They will be available to young people alongside apprenticeships as one half of a high quality technical education offer. T Levels will be primarily studied at an education or training provider. Students will study a broad occupational area before specialising, and will have the opportunity to apply their knowledge and skills on a substantial industry placement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-64e616bd-76b4-4640-8abe-a8364fbd7d0f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6a0edbd1-b694-41ea-8ca9-015e96df2426
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
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
£27,972,809 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£27,972,809 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Feb 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Feb 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Sep 20214 years ago
Contract Period
27 Sep 2021 - 31 Jul 2030 Over 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
THE INSTITUTE FOR APPRENTICESHIP & TECHNICAL 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), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

CITY AND GUILDS OF LONDON INSTITUTE

HIGHFIELD AWARDING BODY FOR COMPLIANCE

NCFE

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