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The High Potential Middle Leaders Programme

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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21 Nov 2018 at 10:47

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education (DfE) has awarded a contract for "The High Potential Middle Leaders Programme" to Ambition School Leadership Trust. This initiative falls under the education and training services category, aimed at supporting high potential middle leaders in primary and secondary schools in challenging circumstances. The contract, valued at £13,914,238.51, commenced on 15th October 2018 and spans until 30th September 2023. Notably, the programme will deliver training to a minimum of 1,500 participants across three cohorts starting in September 2019, 2020, and 2021, with the possibility of an additional cohort from 2021 to 2024. The open procurement method was employed for this contract, which can accommodate a wide range of suppliers.

This contract presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in educational services, particularly those with expertise in leadership training and programme design. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) may find this tender particularly relevant, given its inclusive approach. Businesses with a focus on developing leadership skills in educational settings will be well-suited to compete for future contracts stemming from this programme, contributing to the advancement of educational standards across the UK.

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Notice Title

The High Potential Middle Leaders Programme

Notice Description

The Department for Education (DfE) has awarded a contract to Ambition School Leadership (ASL) for the design and delivery of a new programme to support high potential middle leaders in primary and secondary schools in challenging circumstances. The contract will cover the design, development, recruitment and delivery of a new two-year High Potential Middle Leaders Programme, across primary and secondary phases. The programme will be delivered to a minimum of 1,500 participants across three (3) cohorts, starting training in September of 2019, 2020 and 2021. The DfE, without any obligation and at its absolute discretion, may also require the recruitment and delivery of an additional cohort, covering the period 2021 to 2024. Additional information: The contract cost for the initial term of the contract is 13,914,238.51 GBP (inclusive of all expenses and exclusive of VAT).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/65bb8b87-41dc-4aa7-b0c9-5db18f66e7c2
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
£13,914,238 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£13,914,238 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Nov 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 May 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Oct 20187 years ago
Contract Period
14 Oct 2018 - 30 Sep 2023 4-5 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
DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S1 2FJ
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AMBITION SCHOOL LEADERSHIP TRUST

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