Tender

Match-funded EDI Projects in FE Providers - Round 2

THE EDUCATION AND TRAINING FOUNDATION

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25 Oct 2021 at 16:45

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Education and Training Foundation is currently seeking proposals for the tender titled "Match-funded EDI Projects in FE Providers - Round 2," focused on addressing Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) issues within further education providers in the United Kingdom. This open procurement process, which falls under the category of education and training services, is set to accept submissions until 8th November 2021. Successful bidders will have the opportunity to receive funding of £6,800 each for up to five projects, with the contract period commencing on 30th November 2021 and concluding by 31st March 2022.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses and organisations that specialise in education and training services, particularly those with experience in developing inclusive practices and training initiatives. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to apply, as the projects aim to foster diversity in leadership within the education sector, providing a platform for innovative solutions and strategies that can impact a wide range of learners.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Match-funded EDI Projects in FE Providers - Round 2

Notice Description

Following the success of the first round of match funded EDI projects, the Education and Training Foundation (ETF) will match-fund an additional 5 projects, at 6,800 GBP each, to explore and address specific Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) issues in FE providers. This area of activity, along with other programmes and initiatives, aims to support a pipeline of managers and leaders in FE that represent the diversity of learners in the sector. Learning from these projects will be disseminated to the wider sector and inform ETF's future diversity activity, including a pilot activity this year, in which senior leaders and governors will be brought together to develop an organisational diversity strategy. Providers interested in this opportunity should submit a response by the deadline stated.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-788375a1-26c2-4166-a64a-0a5cea729221
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e7b55748-3ffa-4326-b4be-277cb331949b
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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

79632000 - Personnel-training services

80000000 - Education and training services

80211000 - Technical secondary education services

80212000 - Vocational secondary education services

80340000 - Special education services

80400000 - Adult and other education services

80430000 - Adult-education services at university level

80490000 - Operation of an educational centre

80500000 - Training services

80510000 - Specialist training services

80521000 - Training programme services

80530000 - Vocational training services

80531200 - Technical training services

80532000 - Management training services

80570000 - Personal development 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
25 Oct 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Nov 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Nov 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 1-6 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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