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STEM International Teacher Recruitment and Associated Services- Prospero

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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09 Apr 2019 at 09:34

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education (DfE) has completed a procurement process titled "STEM International Teacher Recruitment and Associated Services- Prospero." This initiative, classified under recruitment services, was aimed at addressing the challenges of teacher shortages in specific subjects within the education sector. The procurement method employed was selective, with a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period concluded on 8 February 2019, and the contract commenced on 20 February 2019, concluding on 1 April 2020. The overall contract value was £128,524, covering activities across the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the UK.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for SMEs and voluntary/community sector enterprises looking to expand their service offerings within the education sector. Businesses specialising in teacher recruitment, training, and employment support would be particularly well-suited to compete for similar future tenders. As the DfE prioritises addressing teacher shortages, companies adept at facilitating international recruitment and supporting acclimatisation for educators may find themselves well-positioned for impactful collaborations in this space.

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Notice Title

STEM International Teacher Recruitment and Associated Services- Prospero

Notice Description

The Department for Education (DfE) supports schools in training and recruiting the teachers needed to deliver educational excellence. It recognises that the strengthening economy and growth in pupil numbers make the situation more challenging and that this is more acute in certain subjects (such as maths, physics and modern foreign languages in secondary schools or areas of the country. The DfE are looking to recruit international teachers to fill gaps within the domestic supply pipeline. The supplier will be required to deliver the following: * Collaborate with acclimatisation provider throughout delivery * Recruit, interview, place and support international teachers * Support schools through contract and employment setup * Support teachers post commencement of employment

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8679c469-85eb-4fc8-b1a8-065ae881b775
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/22387e6a-1451-49b6-80aa-8a05cf1e9ddc
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79600000 - Recruitment services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£128,524 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Apr 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Feb 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Feb 20197 years ago
Contract Period
20 Feb 2019 - 1 Apr 2020 1-2 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
NOTTINGHAM
Postcode
NG1 6HG
Post Town
Nottingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF14 Nottingham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Nottingham
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Nottingham East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PROSPERO GROUP

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