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T Levels Generation 2 Wave 1: Contract for the provision of services in relation to the Digital: Digital Production, Design and Development T Level Technical Qualification

INSTITUTE FOR APPRENTICESHIPS AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION

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AwardUpdate

21 Oct 2024 at 08:35

Award

12 Sep 2024 at 15:06

Summary of the contracting process

The Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education has completed the award stage for an open procurement process focused on providing the technical qualification component for the Digital: Digital Production, Design and Development T Level under the UK Government's Post-16 Skills Plan. The contract, valued at £5,396,080 GBP, spans from 13th August 2024 to 31st July 2033 and was awarded to Pearson Education Limited. This procurement falls under the Education and Training Services category and covers the entire United Kingdom. The initial tender period concluded on 13th March 2024.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for organisations specialising in educational and training services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are well-suited to contribute to and benefit from this government initiative. By participating, businesses can expand their service offerings and establish themselves as key players in the provision of high-quality technical education. The extended contract period also allows for long-term strategic planning and sustained revenue generation.

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Notice Title

T Levels Generation 2 Wave 1: Contract for the provision of services in relation to the Digital: Digital Production, Design and Development T Level Technical Qualification

Notice Description

is contract covers the selection of a supplier (awarding organisation) for the award of the Generation 2 contract to design, implement and deliver the technical qualification component for the Digital: Digital Production, Design and Development T Level. T Levels are a new classroom-based technical study programme forming part of the UK Government's Post-16 Skills Plan. They will be available to young people alongside apprenticeships as one half of a high quality technical education offer. T Levels will be primarily studied at an education or training provider. Students will study a broad occupational area before specialising, and will have the opportunity to apply their knowledge and skills on a substantial industry placement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-96805ea3-8152-4036-b06e-a1232ca26927
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a8683ffd-11dc-4ea3-bda7-046754ea909f
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

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,396,080 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£5,396,080 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Mar 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Aug 20241 years ago
Contract Period
12 Aug 2024 - 31 Jul 2033 Over 5 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
INSTITUTE FOR APPRENTICESHIPS AND TECHNICAL 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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PEARSON EDUCATION

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