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FURTHER EDUCATION (FE) CATALYST LEARNING PROJECT

WEST YORKSHIRE CONSORTIUM OF COLLEGES

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Summary of the contracting process

The West Yorkshire Consortium of Colleges (WYCC) is initiating the "Further Education (FE) Catalyst Learning Project" aimed at enhancing the professional development of the FE workforce following successful funding from the Department for Education. The tender is currently open under the open procurement method, with a deadline for submissions on 10th December 2021 at 12 noon. The project is classified under education and training services, with specific themes for resource development including digitalisation, Socratic questioning, blended learning, problem solving, and starter activities. The contract period will run from 4th January 2022 to 31st March 2022, with all activities based in Leeds, Yorkshire and the Humber.

This opportunity presents a significant prospect for businesses specialising in educational services, training resource development, and digital learning solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) focusing on staff training, pedagogical strategies, or educational technology are particularly well-suited to participate. Interested providers should register on the WYCC's In-Tend procurement portal to submit their applications and contribute tailored solutions that can meet the specified themes, thereby enhancing the learning environment across further education institutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

FURTHER EDUCATION (FE) CATALYST LEARNING PROJECT

Notice Description

West Yorkshire Consortium of Colleges (WYCC) has been successful in their bid to receive funding from the Department for Education (DfE) Further Education Professional Development Grants (FEPDG) that will strengthen the professional development and progression of the FE workforce. As such, WYCC are seeking Knowledge Facilitators to develop and deliver tailored resources from which curriculum leaders can implement and replicate teachings. Content will be based on the following five themes ('LOTS'): 1. Digitalisation within the classroom 2. Socratic Questioning to meet the needs of individual learners 3. Blended learning, VLE to aid classroom learning 4. Problem solving (creating tasks that develop learners' ability to problem solve) 5. Starter activities and plenaries (how can these be used to sequence learning and highlight gaps) ADDENDUM: Due to an insufficient number of applications previously received, the deadline for the following lots has been revised to Friday 10th December at 12noon. -Socratic Questioning -Blended learning, VLE to aid classroom learning -Problem solving Evaluation for the lots covering digitalisation within the classroom and starter activities and plenaries is currently underway and bidders will be notified of the outcome in due course. No further proposals can be accepted in relation to these two lots. Additional information: Please log into the WYCC's In-Tend procurement portal at www.in-tendhost.co.uk/wycc/aspx/Home and look for reference WYCCFE01. Registration on the portal is free of charge if you or your company is not yet registered. Funding Type (WEFO or EU) : DfE Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/40dba999-7385-401e-9e48-1d9429fcc2ec
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

80511000 - Staff 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
8 Dec 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Dec 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
4 Jan 2022 - 31 Mar 2022 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST YORKSHIRE CONSORTIUM OF COLLEGES
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS2 8BL
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Little London & Woodhouse
Westminster Constituency
Leeds Central and Headingley

Further Information

Notice Documents

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