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Initial Training Educational Psychologists 2020 - 2025

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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Award

17 Jan 2020 at 08:01

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education is seeking contractors for the 'Initial Training Educational Psychologists 2020 - 2025' project, aimed at delivering at least 206 new educational psychologists annually over three cohorts. This procurement process, which is currently in the Award stage, involves an open procedure and has a total contract value of £30,600,000. The contract commenced on September 1, 2019, and is set to conclude on September 1, 2025. The delivery will be focused in the North West region of England, specifically with a postal address of M1 3PL.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the education and training sectors, particularly for those specialising in higher education services. SMEs (small and medium-sized enterprises) and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, especially if they can provide robust programmes for the recruitment and training of educational psychologists. Those businesses with capabilities in delivering doctoral courses, managing local authority placements, and ensuring compliance with HCPC standards will be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Initial Training Educational Psychologists 2020 - 2025

Notice Description

The Department for Education has a requirement to deliver up to at least 206 new educational psychologists per year into the market over 3 annual cohorts. Contractors shall be responsible for all activities in delivering new educational psychologists, including: 1) Recruitment of suitable trainees; 2) Delivery of a level 8 doctoral training course, including at least 1 trainee placement in a Local Authority in England, accredited to HCPC standards; 3) Recruiting and management of local authorities to provide suitable placements in Educational Psychology; 4) Payment to trainees of Authority provided bursaries; 5) Ensuring trainees work for a Local Authority within England for at least 2 years after completing the programme.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/03a5d5fe-19a0-4aab-aad9-39b808d1b8d5
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

80430000 - Adult-education services at university level

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,600,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£30,600,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jan 20206 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 May 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Aug 20196 years ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2019 - 1 Sep 2025 Over 5 years
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
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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
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

THE UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER

UNIVERSITY COLLEGE LONDON

Further Information

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