Planning

T Levels Support: Providers, Industry Placements & Transition Programme

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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11 Jun 2020 at 13:21

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11 Jun 2020 at 13:17

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11 Jun 2020 at 13:01

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11 Jun 2020 at 11:58

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education (DfE) is currently undertaking a procurement process titled "T Levels Support: Providers, Industry Placements & Transition Programme". This initiative aims to secure a national delivery partner(s) to provide essential support for T Level and T Level Transition Programme providers. This tender falls under the education and training services industry category and is located in London, England. The procurement is in the planning stage as of 11 June 2020, with an expected publication date for the contract notice set for early July 2020. The contract is intended to commence on 1 November 2020 and will have a duration of two years, concluding on 30 September 2022, with the possibility of a two-year extension subjected to a review after the initial period.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the education and training sector, particularly those specialising in programme design, delivery, and support services. Companies best suited to compete could include small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that are equipped to offer high-quality educational resources or training programmes. Additionally, organisations with experience in developing industry placements or transition services would find this project aligned with their capabilities, enhancing their chances for growth and collaboration with the DfE.

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Notice Title

T Levels Support: Providers, Industry Placements & Transition Programme

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 and T Level Transition Programme providers to enable them to deliver high quality T Levels, T Level Transition Programmes and industry placements. The three 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 - design and deliver a high quality Transition Programme. Information webinar for potential bidders We plan to hold an information webinar for potential bidders at 10-11am on Wednesday 24th June. The intention of this webinar is to communicate our requirements and delivery proposals to bidders and to identify the level of interest prior to ITT launch. Bidders will need to register in advance for the webinar. To register please email jack.millward@education.gov.uk. SCHEDULED DATE FOR PUBLICATION OF CONTRACT NOTICE: We expect to publish a contract notice by early July (this is subject to internal clearances). START AND END DATES OF THE CONTRACT: This will initially be a 2-year contract beginning in 1st November 2020 and ending in 30th September 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. Please note there is additional information in the attachment 'TL Support Additional Information'. Please note that this PIN is not a call to competition and DfE is not bound to enter into any procurement activity because of it.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/27e8375c-41f2-4381-b758-8c4521fa0c11
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
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
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jun 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
5 Jul 2020Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2020 - 30 Sep 2022 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Cancelled
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
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
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

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