Tender

New FE Provider 'spokes' to the Centres for Excellence in SEND

THE EDUCATION AND TRAINING FOUNDATION

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Tender

17 May 2021 at 16:45

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Education and Training Foundation is conducting a tender titled "New FE Provider 'spokes' to the Centres for Excellence in SEND," aimed at enhancing employment opportunities for individuals with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) across various regions in England including North West, North East, Yorkshire and Humber, West Midlands, London, and South East. The procurement process, which is currently in the active tender stage, employs an open tender method with a closing date for submissions set for 21st June 2021. Successful proposals will lead to contract awards starting from 15th July 2021 until 31st March 2022. This tender falls under the category of education and training services, specifically focused on vocational and special education services.

This procurement opportunity presents a significant avenue for businesses in the education and training sector, especially those specialising in vocational education, special education services, or training programmes. Companies with a proven track record of facilitating employment for disabled learners and those with social value considerations may find this tender particularly suitable. Additionally, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, creating potential for growth and collaboration in delivering essential educational services to underserved populations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

New FE Provider 'spokes' to the Centres for Excellence in SEND

Notice Description

Historically, employment for disabled people remains relatively low and has declined even further since the start of the Covid 19 pandemic. Recent figures highlight that whilst 81% of non-disabled people are in employment, only 52% of disabled people are in employment. The Education and Training Foundation (ETF) wish to address this by commissioning up to 6 new FE providers who have had success in securing employment for their learners with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) through this invitation to tender. An FE provider will be appointed in each of the following regions of England: North West; North East; Yorkshire and Humber; West Midlands; London; South East. Tenderers can bid for more than one region where applicable. A separate tender response document must be completed for each region.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e7a9b463-7dfa-4bfd-a1a0-61b0741e7092
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
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

80210000 - Technical and vocational secondary education services

80212000 - Vocational secondary education services

80310000 - Youth education services

80340000 - Special education services

80400000 - Adult and other education services

80500000 - Training services

80510000 - Specialist training services

80521000 - Training programme services

80522000 - Training seminars

80531000 - Industrial and technical training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 May 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Jun 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
14 Jul 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 6-12 months
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
THE EDUCATION AND TRAINING FOUNDATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1W 9SP
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
Pimlico North
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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