Tender

Generation 2 Wave 3 T Levels

INSTITUTE FOR APPRENTICESHIPS AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION

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Tender

03 Sep 2024 at 08:10

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

A new tender process titled "Generation 2 Wave 3 T Levels" has been initiated by the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (IfATE). This procurement, classified under the "Education and training services" industry category (CPV code 80000000), aims to support technical education across various sectors including Engineering and Manufacturing, Management and Administration, Finance, and Accounting. The procurement stage is currently active, and significant dates include a market engagement event on 11th September 2024, and a tender period ending on 31st March 2025. The tender applies to England, with the contract period stretching from 28th November 2025 to 31st July 2035. This procurement is conducted as a public services concession contract governed by the Procurement Act 2023, with a total estimated value of £40,840,000.

This tender provides a substantial opportunity for businesses, particularly SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), to expand into the education and training sector. By participating in the Generation 2 Wave 3 T Levels procurement process, businesses can align themselves with national education initiatives and benefit from long-term contracts. Companies specialising in technical education, engineering, management, finance, and administrative training would find this tender particularly advantageous. The engagement event and one-to-one sessions offer valuable insights into the commercial principles and procurement strategy, encouraging well-prepared and competitive bids.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Generation 2 Wave 3 T Levels

Notice Description

The purpose of this notice is to initiate market engagement, and it is not being used as a call for competition. This PIN is intended to: 1. Inform the market of the upcoming procurement process for the Generation 2, Wave 3 T Levels, being commissioned by the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (IfATE) (and therefore enable the market/potential suppliers to begin to plan for this); and 2. Advise as to the upcoming market engagement event via Microsoft Teams on 11th September 2024 at 4pm, which will include a presentation on the Strategic Discussion of Commercial Principles. There will also be one to one sessions offered where suppliers can meet with the Commercial team. This notice is in respect of the below T Levels; -Maintenance, Installation and Repair for Engineering and Manufacturing -Engineering, Manufacturing, Process and Control -Design and Development for Engineering and Manufacturing -Management and Administration -Finance -Accounting Further details about how to book one to one slots and attend the presentation can be found in the Information Memorandum accessible at https://procontract.due-north.com/register Please note: Learner numbers underpinning these estimated contract values will be updated prior to the ITT based upon the 2024/25 cohort that are not yet available. All contracts will be public services concession contracts, currently governed by the Concession Contract Regulations 2016, however, the procurement when launched, will be governed by the Procurement Act 2023, as defined at section 8 of the Act, to the extent that the same apply to services which such contract (or contracts) would relate.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6f73706e-03f4-4666-a9d9-1cc304364958
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ccaf6992-49fc-4572-96d7-1cbf6af502d7
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Concessions Contract
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£40,840,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
28 Nov 2025 - 31 Jul 2035 Over 5 years
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
INSTITUTE FOR APPRENTICESHIPS AND TECHNICAL 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), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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