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The Further Forces Programme

EDUCATION AND TRAINING FOUNDATION

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17 Nov 2017 at 17:45

Summary of the contracting process

The Education and Training Foundation is overseeing the procurement process for 'The Further Forces Programme', which focuses on troop resettlement into education and training careers. This procurement falls within the education and training services industry category, with a total contract value of £848,000. The award status is currently active, and the contract period is set from 20 February 2017 to 31 July 2019. The tender process was conducted using an open procurement method, allowing for wide participation. The procurement stage has reached the award phase, following a tender period that ended on 27 January 2017, which enabled suppliers to submit their bids for consideration.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in education and training, particularly those that specialise in adult learning services and skills enhancement. Companies that can provide effective recruitment services, teacher education, and mentorship programmes would be particularly well-positioned to compete. The partnership structure of the programme further suggests potential collaboration opportunities for businesses working in synergy with large educational institutions or agencies within the sector. SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to engage, as the programme is tailored to support diverse business participation in the delivery of its services across various regions in the UK.

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Notice Title

The Further Forces Programme

Notice Description

Contracts were awarded for the management and delivery of 'The Further Forces Programme', a troop resettlement to education and training careers programme. The Further Forces careers programme (Further Forces) brought together four organisations, the Gatsby Charitable Foundation (Gatsby), the Ministry of Defence (MoD), the Department for Education (DfE) and the Foundation. As part of this programme, delivery partners were required to deliver and manage the recruitment, Initial Teacher Education (ITE), Technical Knowledge and Skills Enhancement (TKSE) and a mentoring programme for all recruits.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a9786439-6885-41e1-84c6-5048002ef766
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0c8d777a-dea7-4ece-b0c9-223b7a7bc99f
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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

80400000 - Adult and other education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£848,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£228,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Nov 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Jan 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Feb 20179 years ago
Contract Period
20 Feb 2017 - 31 Jul 2019 2-3 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
EDUCATION AND TRAINING FOUNDATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1W 9SP
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
Pimlico North
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

UNIVERSITY OF BRIGHTON

UNIVERSITY OF PORTSMOUTH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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