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High Potential ITT and Leadership Development Programme 2022/23 (was con8379) con_8477

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education (DfE) has appointed Teach First as the contractor for the delivery of the High Potential Initial Teacher Training (ITT) and Leadership Development Programme 2022/23. This education and training services contract, valued at £112,733,671.67 (excluding VAT), was awarded following a Competitive Procedure with Negotiation. The programme will be delivered nationwide across various regions, including the North East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, London, South East, and South West of the United Kingdom. The programme's contract period began in May 2021 and, following several extensions, is now set to end in October 2027. The initiative aims to recruit and train high-quality graduates and career changers, with activities for the 2022 cohort starting in October 2021 and training commencing in September 2022, and similar timelines for subsequent cohorts.

This procurement process opens significant opportunities for businesses specialising in education and training services. The contract encompasses multiple facets, including candidate attraction, recruitment and selection, teacher training, leadership development, participant retention, and school placements. Businesses with expertise in these areas, especially SMEs and those supporting Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs), are well positioned to contribute. Additionally, the detailed requirements for data management, continuous improvement, and contractor performance management imply that tech companies offering innovative solutions may find substantial opportunities for collaboration and growth within this framework.

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Notice Title

High Potential ITT and Leadership Development Programme 2022/23 (was con8379) con_8477

Notice Description

The Secretary of State for Education, through the Department for Education (the Authority) undertook a Competitive Procedure with Negotiation (CPN) procurement to appoint a contractor to deliver a single national (England) contract (the "Contract"), for the provision of the High Potential Initial Teacher Training and Leadership Development Programme ("the Programme"). The Contract will provide the recruitment of and delivery of teacher training to two cohorts (the "2022 Cohort" and the "2023 Cohort") of high-quality graduates and career changers. The contractor will be required to commence the recruitment activities for the 2022 Cohort on or before October 2021. The Initial Contract Period shall commence on the date on which the contractor begins to deliver the services and shall expire in October 2025, subject to earlier termination in accordance with the provisions of the Contract with an option, at the Authority's discretion, to extend the Contract for a further period or periods of up to a maximum of 24 months in duration. The contractor is required to design and develop a high quality and innovative Programme to deliver the following services which are described further in the Procurement Documents: - Attraction of Candidates - Candidate Recruitment and Selection - Initial Teacher Training - Leadership Development - Participant Retention and Ongoing Support - School Recruitment and Placements - Contractor Management Information - Programme Evaluation - Continuous Improvement - Data Management and Security - Contractor Performance Management - Contractor Assurance - Implementation and Resourcing - Demobilisation and Exit Planning The Authority signed the Contract in May 2021 with the activities to attract, recruit and select candidates for the Programme to commence on or before October 2021. The two cohorts who shall commence the training element of the Programme as follows: - The 2022 Cohort shall start Year 1 of the Programme by the 30 September 2022 and Year 2 of the Programme by 30 September 2023; and - The 2023 Cohort shall start Year 1 of the Programme by 30 September 2023 and Year 2 of the Programme by 30 September 2024. The 2022 Cohort shall complete the Programme by August 2024 and the 2023 Cohort by August 2025. The Authority anticipates that Contract exit activity for the Initial Contract Period shall be completed by October 2025. The value of the Contract (including any possible extension period) is one hundred and twelve million seven hundred and thirty three thousand six hundred and seventy one pounds (GBP) (PS112,733,671.67) (excluding VAT). APRIL 2023: An extension to the Contract has been agreed to include cohorts beginning in 2024 and 2025. This option was allowed for within the original Contract. The extension now means the Contract shall be completed by October 2027. A redacted version of the Change Control Notice of the Contract extension is attached to this award notice. Additional information: March 2025: An extension to the Contract has been agreed to include a cohort beginning in 2026. Further information on this modification can be viewed at https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010407-2025. A redacted version of the Change Control Notice of the Contract extension is attached to this award notice.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6ec31c9e-ad19-491e-8eb7-822b15f43f38
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f59286d2-87ae-4f48-a096-da0bb8d79bae
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive procedure with negotiation (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
£137,264,507 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£112,733,671 £100M-£1B
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
23 Dec 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 May 20214 years ago
Contract Period
3 May 2021 - 31 Oct 2028 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
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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, 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
1
Supplier Name

TEACH FIRST

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