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Future Support for T-Level Providers: Provider Readiness & Industry Placements

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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03 Feb 2021 at 15:27

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education (DfE) has completed a public procurement process for the contract titled "Future Support for T-Level Providers: Provider Readiness & Industry Placements." This initiative falls under the education and training services category, and the contract was established to support T Level providers in delivering high-quality educational offerings and industry placements. The contract, valued at £1,397,880, had an initial term of two years starting from 30 November 2020 and will conclude on 31 October 2022, with a review point for potential extension. The procurement method utilised was an open procedure, ensuring broad competition.

This contract presents significant growth opportunities, particularly for businesses involved in educational consultancy, training services, and placement coordination. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to compete for and benefit from this tender due to its focus on high-quality educational support. The scope of this contract encourages innovative solutions that enhance the readiness of educational providers, making it an attractive prospect for companies specialising in these areas.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Future Support for T-Level Providers: Provider Readiness & Industry Placements

Notice Description

The Department for Education (DfE) is exploring commercial options to appoint a national delivery partner(s) to design and deliver a package of support for T Level providers to enable them to deliver high quality T Levels and industry placements. The two areas of support will help providers to: - be ready to deliver high quality T Levels; - ensure Industry Placements delivered are high quality and consistent; and START AND END DATES OF THE CONTRACT: This will initially be a 2-year contract beginning in 30 November 2020 and ending in 31 October 2022. There will be a contract review point after the first two years and the potential for an extension of a further two years on a 1+1 basis.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9c38c501-b6f4-4fab-934a-7460d5385d20
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f3f770d5-50e1-488b-8c70-86615fca02f7
Current Stage
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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
£1,397,880 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,397,880 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Feb 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Aug 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Dec 20205 years ago
Contract Period
17 Dec 2020 - 30 Nov 2022 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
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
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

ASSOCIATION OF COLLEGES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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