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2023 Cohorts of the National Professional Qualifications

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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03 Mar 2023 at 16:28

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education has recently awarded the call-off contracts for the 2023 cohorts of the National Professional Qualifications (NPQ). The contracting process involved select suppliers delivering education and training services. The total contract value amounts to £57,431,787 in GBP, with a contract period starting from March 1, 2023, and ending on June 30, 2027. The procurement method used was "selective" through calling off from a framework agreement.

This tender presents business growth opportunities for suppliers involved in education and training services, particularly those experienced in delivering professional development programmes for teachers and education leaders. Being a part of this contracting process can help businesses expand their reach and contribute to the development of educational professionals. SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are also considered suitable suppliers for this opportunity.

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Notice Title

2023 Cohorts of the National Professional Qualifications

Notice Description

Award of call-off contracts made via the Framework Agreement for the National Professional Qualifications (NPQ) to deliver the 2023 Cohorts of National Professional Qualifications. For more details on the National Professional Qualifications please see: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/national-professional-qualifications-npqs-reforms/national-professional-qualifications-npqs-reforms Additional information: The award value is based on the total potential value awarded under this call-off and the individual call-off contract values are dependent on performance against recruitment and retention milestones. The call-off contract payment model includes an additional uplift fee for participants from Autumn 2022 to enable teachers and leaders from small settings to engage with NPQs. An uplift payment will be paid to providers per participant from a school or 16-19 organisation with 1-600 pupils. The department reserves the right to increase call-off contract values up to an additional 50%. In such instances the department will issue a revised award notice to account for any increase to the award value.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-66389438-e4a6-49e3-a185-3c9b7b990b11
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f82d574c-fbbd-4897-9818-5e320af6825a
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£57,431,787 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£57,431,787 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Mar 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Dec 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Feb 20233 years ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2023 - 30 Jun 2027 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
8
Supplier Names

AMBITION INSTITUTE

BEST PRACTICE NETWORK

CHURCH OF ENGLAND

EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT TRUST

LLSE

TEACH FIRST

TEACHER DEVELOPMENT TRUST

UCL CONSULTANTS

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