Award

Initial Training For Educational Psychologists (ITEP) (RFx101)

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

AwardUpdate

12 May 2017 at 12:33

Award

18 Nov 2016 at 20:16

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education is launching a procurement process for "Initial Training For Educational Psychologists (ITEP)", categorised under educational services. This tender is currently in the Award stage, following the publication of the contract notice on 12 May 2017. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, indicating that any interested party can submit a bid. The contract period commenced on 1 September 2015 and extends to 30 June 2021, with a contract value estimated at £21,790,000. This opportunity aims to recruit 150 trainees per year and ensure the delivery of high-quality educational psychology training across various regions in England, including the north, midlands, and southern parts, with particular emphasis on London.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in educational and training services, especially those with expertise in delivering accredited training programmes. Companies that specialise in educational psychology training, placement provision, or have innovative training methods that align with the Health and Care Professions Council standards would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, making this an inclusive opportunity for diverse training providers looking to expand their market presence in the educational sector.

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Notice Title

Initial Training For Educational Psychologists (ITEP) (RFx101)

Notice Description

The contract with the incumbent supplier expires on 31 August 2015 and a new contract is being tendered to enable recruitment activity from September 2015 of a new intake for academic year 2016/17. NCTL is therefore seeking a national training provider(s) to: * deliver the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) accredited (or equivalent) doctorate level, initial training for educational psychologists to ensure a continual flow of newly qualified educational psychologists to the workforce in England. * the programme will run on a three year cycle, and will include, year one university based with short practice placements, in years two and three trainees will work in an educational psychology service, alongside a senior educational psychologists on practice placement. * the successful contractor (s) will need to deliver a continual supply of newly qualified educational psychologists to the workforce in England until 2019-20, with an option to for an additional intake from September 18 to be completed by 2021 subject to The Secretary of State priorities. This means: * recruitment of 150 trainees on to ITEP in England starting in 2016 and a further intake of 150 starting in 2017 * the provision of high quality practice placements, that meet the HCPC and professions Practice Placement Partnership Framework standards, for all ITEP NCTL funded trainees in all three years as per course requirements. * A regional spread of training provision across the north, midlands and southern (including London) England. See 'Attachments' for further details. Additional information: Registration for the procurement. This procurement will be run through an e-procurement system Redimo2. Redimo2 is used for contracting for works, goods and services that are awarded following an electronic competitive tendering process. Registration allows organisations to e-tender for procurement opportunities. If your organisation is interested in participating in this procurement (RFx101) you will need to register on Redimo2 (If you are not already). Please register at https://www.gov.uk/nctl-e-procurement-system-redimo NB (This will be an open tender published through the 80000000 (educational services) classification code. Therefore to ensure notification when this opportunity goes live, please ensure that you register against this code.) Please e-mail our helpdesk mailto:commercial.admin@education.gsi.gov.uk if you have any queries with registering your details on Redimo2. Once the Invitation to Tender is launched it will be visible for bidders to respond. This Invitation to Tender is due to be launched on Friday 22 May 2015. All Tender documentation will be made available from Redimo2 and Bidders should ensure that they have read all documentation prior to submitting a response. All bidders may be required to sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement before key documents can be released via REDIMO. Bidders will be notified via REDIMO should this be required. Where appropriate, the successful bidder will be required to deliver a Deed of Guarantee at the same time as the execution of the Agreement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6cd7b57b-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b466174e-b2a0-4da4-8790-583aa2457cbe
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
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
£21,790,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£14,500,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 May 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Jun 2015Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Aug 201510 years ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2015 - 30 Aug 2019 3-4 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
NOTTINGHAM
Postcode
NG8 1DH
Post Town
Nottingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF14 Nottingham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Nottingham
Electoral Ward
Lenton & Wollaton East
Westminster Constituency
Nottingham South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

THE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE LONDON

UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER

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