Tender

Supply of teachers qualified outside of England

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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10 Jan 2018 at 11:43

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20 Dec 2016 at 12:19

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16 Dec 2016 at 10:15

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education is seeking a national provider or consortium to supply 50 overseas qualified maths and physics teachers for secondary schools in England. The tender, titled "Supply of teachers qualified outside of England," falls under the recruitment services category and runs as an open procedure. The tender period will conclude on 23 January 2017, with the contract expected to commence on 17 February 2017, and extending until 16 February 2018. The locations covered include the United Kingdom and various territories across Europe and beyond.

This procurement presents a significant growth opportunity for educational recruitment agencies, specifically those with experience in international teacher placements. Businesses that specialise in teacher recruitment, especially those with established networks in overseas markets, would be ideally positioned to respond to this tender. Additionally, organisations capable of generating interest among suitable candidates and collaborating effectively with schools for placements may find this opportunity particularly lucrative, as it addresses the challenge of teacher shortages in critical subjects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply of teachers qualified outside of England

Notice Description

NCTL is seeking a national provider (or consortium) to provide an international supply of maths and physics teachers for secondary schools. NCTL seeks 50 overseas qualified maths/physics teachers for placements in English schools to commence by 1 September 17. Contract award in February 17 for immediate commencement to guarantee delivery of placements/vacancies being filled. The initial focus is maths/physics teachers with flexibility to increase the scope to cover subjects that are challenging to recruit to (prior agreement between both parties and subject to a change control). Requirements include: generate interest from eligible candidates; collaborate with identified school partnerships; sifting and selection of candidates with school involvement; organising and arranging interviews with schools responsible for hiring; collaboration with schools to place candidates; based on needs/preferences. Potentially provide incentive package, e.g. flights to/from England for interviews. See 'Attachments' for full description and further information. Additional information: NCTL are holding a supplier WebEx event on 05 January 2017. This event will provide the opportunity for interested organisations to gain a better understanding of the requirement and the indicative timelines. To register your interest in the supplier WebEx, please email International.TEACHERRECRUITMENT@education.gov.uk and we will provide further details. Please note that this does not equate to a formal expression of interest in any future procurement activity. Once the host approves your request, you will receive a confirmation e-mail with instructions for joining the meeting. The invitation to bid will be launched and managed through the NCTL e-procurement system, REDIMO2. Bidders who are not already registered on REDIMO2, will need to register their company details on the NCTL e-procurement portal in order to access this tender opportunity. Information about how to register is available at Https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/account/login/?cid=DFE The Redimo2 reference number is RFX159.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7f912f86-efa7-4f9b-8d51-e4188359b852
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
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jan 20188 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jan 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
17 Feb 2017 - 16 Feb 2018 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
DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
COVENTRY
Postcode
CV1 3BH
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG33 Coventry
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Coventry
Electoral Ward
Sherbourne
Westminster Constituency
Coventry North West

Further Information

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