Award

Employer Support Package

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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Award

06 Oct 2021 at 12:50

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education has successfully completed a public procurement process for the "Employer Support Package," which aims to enhance the quality of technical education through T Level industry placements. This procurement falls under the education and training services category and was executed via an open procedure method. The contract, worth £287,750, became active on 1st September 2021 and will run until 31st August 2022. The procurement was finalised on 26th September 2021, and has particular relevance for entities operating within the United Kingdom, including British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, and the Isle of Man.

This tender presents significant business opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in educational support, training services, and organisational development. Companies that can effectively communicate the value of T Level placements to employers and enhance industry engagement will be well-positioned to compete in this space. Additionally, businesses experienced in delivering training and webinars could leverage this opportunity to further their growth and establish partnerships with educational institutions in the region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Employer Support Package

Notice Description

T Levels are at the heart of the drive to improve Technical Education. Every 16-19 year old student undertaking a T Level will be entitled to a high quality industry placement. While many employers understand apprenticeships and work experience, they are less certain about T Level Industry placements - what they entail, and how to work with students and providers to structure an appropriate placement. We need to ensure that employers are well informed and well-disposed to offer placements in the uncertain period as we emerge from the covid19 pandemic building on previous employer support package work in this area. Requirements include: - raising awareness of T levels and industry placement among employers, including targeting specific routes that are proving particularly problematic. - providing the department with intelligence on employer behaviour and employment patterns - updating existing guidance including with new materials where appropriate and identifying any new guidance that might be needed. - delivering online webinars which can be recorded and accessed at any time; - providing a dedicated response team

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6c676e59-36f5-4200-a20c-5bcf91eb3cdb
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ceedd3e8-598b-4296-96fe-0ddd3234850a
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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£287,750 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£287,750 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Oct 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Jul 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Sep 20214 years ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2021 - 31 Aug 2022 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION
Contact Name
Stevinder
Contact Email
stevinder.binning@education.gov.uk
Contact Phone
07535699345

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
1
Supplier Name

STRATEGIC DEVELOPMENT NETWORK ENTERPRISES

Further Information

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