Planning

The implementation of the Early Career Framework

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

This public procurement record has 8 releases in its history.

Planning

02 Jul 2019 at 15:58

Planning

27 Jun 2019 at 11:45

Planning

17 Jun 2019 at 15:45

Planning

22 May 2019 at 14:20

Planning

09 May 2019 at 15:45

Planning

29 Apr 2019 at 14:30

Planning

05 Apr 2019 at 15:05

Planning

20 Mar 2019 at 09:55

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education is initiating a tender process for the implementation of the Early Career Framework, aimed at enhancing the support provided to early career teachers in England. This tender is currently in the planning stage, with a significant milestone marked by an engagement end date of 1st July 2019. Interested parties are encouraged to participate in supplier events scheduled for early April in Darlington and Manchester to engage in discussions about this initiative. The procurement process will utilise the JAGGAER eTendering portal, with the Invitation to Tender expected to be published shortly.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in education and training services, particularly those providing curriculum development and teacher training resources. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs) are well-suited to compete, especially if they have experience in collaborating with educational institutions and a solid understanding of regional educational needs. Providers with a strong track record in developing high-quality training materials and training delivery will find this opportunity particularly relevant.

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Notice Title

The implementation of the Early Career Framework

Notice Description

***02 July Update - Please forward all requests for clarification regarding the Invitation to Tender via the Messaging facility in the Jaggaer eTendering Portal. In order to submit a clarification potential providers will need to register on Jaggaer (see below update for link). Please note we will not be able to respond to any clarifications submitted via the ECF procurement inbox.*** ***New on 27th June 2019 - We can confirm that we will be publishing the Invitation to Tender for the Full Induction Programme, to support Early Roll-Out of the Early Career Framework' on Friday 28th June. This is the procurement to support the first stage of implementing the Early Career Framework (ECF). We are procuring a range of products including curriculum and materials which have been designed to support the strengthened induction of early career teachers underpinned by the ECF. The procurement also covers the provision of quality assured training that will be made accessible to Early Career Teachers and their mentors which will enable participants to develop a deep understanding of all of the ECF. We recognise that the scope of this procurement gives us the opportunity to draw on a wide range of expertise from a variety of providers. As stated at market engagement, we recognise that developing the ECF into a high quality curriculum with underpinning materials for every aspect of the framework is a critical task that will take time and specific expertise and capacity. We also recognise that not all providers may want to be involved in this task but may still want to be involved in delivery of training programmes based on the curriculum and materials. We would encourage lead contractors to work in partnership with schools and other providers who have a good understanding of their local areas, established networks and relevant specialist expertise. We encourage lead contractors to ensure bids contain suitable delivery arrangements to satisfy the Department's requirements for the provision of assured training. We would encourage partners to play a meaningful role in design, delivery, governance and recruitment of participants to training programmes. Please note that this tender will be published on JAGGAER, a link to the site can be found here - https://education.app.jaggaer.com/web/login.html *** See Attachments for full description. Additional information: The purpose of this Prior Information Notice (PIN) is to notify the market of forthcoming market engagement events relating to the recently released Early Career Framework (ECF). The Department will be undertaking face-to-face events in Manchester and Darlington for interested providers to input into the implementation of the ECF. Supplier Events are planned to take place in early April in Darlington on 2nd April and Manchester on 4th April, for interested organisations to gain a better understanding of the planned procurement activity. Details of how to register for the events will be available on https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/supporting-early-career-teachers in due course. Slides will be made available after conclusions of the events. Earlier updates:- ***New on 17th June 2019 - Please be aware that we are aiming to publish the Invitation to Tender for early roll-out of the Early Career Framework at around the end of June. The exact date will be advertised on this webpage and via DfE social media so please do refer back here to check for the latest announcements. We will be inviting all suppliers who have an interest in this field to submit a tender to develop and deliver a range of products to support schools in the first stage of implementing the Early Career Framework from September 2020. This early roll-out will be in the North East, Greater Manchester, Bradford and Doncaster. National roll-out will follow from September 2021. The process to full national roll-out and beyond will be one of iteration, with on-going engagement with the profession, so we can be sure the final package meets the needs of early career teachers, their mentors and their schools.*** ***New on 22nd May 2019 -Regarding the tender for the implementation of the Early Career Framework, we previously provided indicative timelines for the procurement process, with the Invitation to Tender (ITT) due to be launched in June. Our current intention is that it will be launched in the summer and on a new system (JAGGAER), which will replace BRAVO. We will provide updates and information in the usual way, through this notice including how to register for the new system.***

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8744a7ad-071f-4198-a213-074418078160
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/46a95176-3063-4e4c-87bd-4e399cd91f00
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jul 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Jul 2019Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
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
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

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