Planning

16-19 English and Maths GCSE (L2 and below) CPD Market Engagement

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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Planning

10 Jan 2025 at 12:15

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education has initiated a public procurement process for the "16-19 English and Maths GCSE (L2 and below) CPD Market Engagement" project. This initiative falls under the education and training services category, encompassing several regions within the United Kingdom including the North East, North West, and London. The process is currently in the planning stage, with key dates such as the engagement end date on 23rd January 2025, and a supplier engagement webinar scheduled on the same day at 14:00 via Microsoft Teams. This market engagement follows a previous webinar held on 15th October 2024, aiming to understand market interest and capacity in delivering continuing professional development (CPD) for the 16-19 Level 2 and below cohort.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the education and training sectors, particularly those specialising in innovative CPD solutions for English and Maths teachers, as well as organisational support in the further education sector. SMEs and VCSEs are encouraged to participate, providing an excellent growth avenue through potential national or regional contract awards. Engaging in this process allows businesses to showcase their capability to support educational excellence and collaborate with the Department for Education in shaping future competitive tenders, pending funding availability.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

16-19 English and Maths GCSE (L2 and below) CPD Market Engagement

Notice Description

Following on from a market engagement webinar held on 15th October 2024 and subsequent feedback received from that event, the Department for Education is seeking further feedback from the market so it can understand market interest and capacity to deliver CPD to the 16-19 Level 2 and below English and maths Workforce in Further Education settings, on a national or regional basis, before defining its next steps for any competitive process. This is not a call for competition and does not commit us to launching a competition or running a competition in specific ways, and any future opportunities are subject to funding availability. The quality of the English and Maths workforce across the FE sector is paramount, and the Department continues to work with the sector to ensure that providers can recruit, retain, and develop the teaching and governance staff they need to deliver the best possible education to students. The purpose of engaging the market at this time is to: - Understand market interest and capacity in delivering 16-19 Level 2 and below English and/or Maths CPD to the workforce (including via innovative provision to achieve the best outcomes for learners who are studying under the condition of funding); - Understand the market interest and capacity in delivering workforce support in the context of English and/or Maths in the wider organisation, including to English, maths & college leadership; - Receive feedback from the market on the capacity to ensure national coverage. DfE is holding an early supplier engagement webinar via Microsoft Teams at 14:00 on 23rd January 2025 which will run for approximately 45 minutes. If your organisation is interested in attending the webinar, please express an interest via SSQ_541 in Project_8440 by 14:00 20th January 2025.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4018282f-b6b8-4f0b-9a85-3bb7a7a5033b
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
10 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
23 Jan 2025Expired
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

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
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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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