Tender

Stimulating the SME market for T levels

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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Tender

06 Apr 2022 at 15:24

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education (DfE) is seeking contractors for the tender titled "Stimulating the SME market for T levels." This procurement falls under the education and training services industry category and is based in London, England. The tender is currently at the active stage, with a closing date for submissions on 3rd May 2022. The total estimated value of the contract is £2,242,126, covering services aimed at supporting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in offering placements in relation to the T Levels programme, which has been growing since its launch in September 2020.

This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs, especially those involved in education and training services, to enhance their market reach and capabilities. Contractors will be expected to demonstrate innovative approaches to engaging SMEs as they recover from the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic. Potential candidates should possess experience in brokering relationships between employers and training providers and have a clear strategy for aligning learner objectives with industry requirements. Businesses that can effectively support on-the-ground placement facilitation will be well-suited to compete for this contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Stimulating the SME market for T levels

Notice Description

T Levels launched in September 2020, the programme will continue to grow over the next few years. SMEs (small and medium-sized enterprises) currently require additional support at this early stage to embed the programme as it grows. SMEs make up the largest proportion of the national economy and it is recognised that SMEs do not have the same infrastructure of larger employers. The DfE recognises there is a need for an extra layer of support to broker placements as part of a T Level placement. Contractors will need to show how they intend to engage the SME market whilst they emerge from the Covid-19 pandemic, to increase their ability and willingness to offer placements. In addition to brokering the relationship between the employer and provider, the contractor and learner must ensure that both parties agree learner objectives which are to be signed by the employer and provider. This procurement is tendering for 4 Lots. To apply please follow the link to the Jaggaer Portal https://education.app.jaggaer.com/.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a68417aa-67aa-44fd-b776-1a331bfccffa
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b84071c4-7c96-4351-aff3-367a1c0abae6
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 (above threshold)
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
£2,242,126 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Apr 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 May 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
7 Jun 2022 - 31 Mar 2024 1-2 years
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
Stevinder
Contact Email
stevinder.binning@education.gov.uk
Contact Phone
07535699345

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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