Tender

Procurement of a contractor to establish and operate the Institute of Teaching

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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Tender

20 Apr 2021 at 07:01

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education is currently seeking a contractor to establish and operate the Institute of Teaching. This initiative, classified under education and training services, is aimed at creating a flagship provider for teacher and leader development in England. The procurement is at the tender stage with submissions closing on 4th June 2021. The contract period is set to commence on 18th February 2022, lasting up to six years, with an estimated total value of £121 million. The Institute will be located in England and will play a crucial role in delivering Initial Teacher Training (ITT), Early Career Framework (ECF), and National Professional Qualifications (NPQs).

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in educational services, particularly those that specialize in teacher training, professional development programmes, and research in education. Companies with expertise in delivering evidence-based training and development strategies would be well-suited to compete for this contract, as the Institute aims to collaborate with various organisations to enhance teacher development practices throughout the sector. This is an ideal chance for firms that can demonstrate innovative approaches in teacher training frameworks and veteran educators aiming to contribute to national educational standards.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Procurement of a contractor to establish and operate the Institute of Teaching

Notice Description

The Department is seeking to appoint a Contractor under a framework agreement to establish and operate an institute of teaching (the "Institute"). This Institute will become England's flagship teacher and leader development provider, exemplifying delivery of Initial Teacher Training (ITT), the Early Career Framework (ECF), National Professional Qualifications (NPQs) and the National Leaders of Education (NLE) development programme. The Institute will also support other organisations to understand and implement best practice and evidence in teacher development delivery. The Framework Agreement will commence on or around 18/02/2022 and last for a duration of 6 years; the Department being satisfied that there are exceptional circumstances related to new and unique nature of the Institute that justify this duration. The Department anticipates awarding a number of Call-off Contracts under the Framework Agreement first for Establishment and Mobilisation and of the Institute and ITT requirements and thereafter for other Services as set out above. The Call-off Contracts may vary in duration but may last up to 36 months. The Call-off Contracts may be extended, wholly at the Department's discretion, to a maximum period of not more than a duration equal to their original terms. Additional information: The Department's vision for the Institute is to be England's flagship training and development provider, giving a new generation of teachers and leaders the expertise they need to drive up standards in our schools. Opening in September 2022, it will be the first organisation of its kind, designing and delivering a coherent teacher development pathway from trainee through to executive headship and system leadership. The Institute will be led by a world-leading faculty of expert teacher educators and base its teacher development on the best available research evidence about 'what works', as set out in the ITT, ECF, NPQ and NLE frameworks. Learning ever more about the most effective and efficient methods to develop trainees, teachers and leaders is critical to the success of the Department's teacher development reforms. The Institute will use its national profile to make sure that teacher development in England goes from strength to strength. It will receive additional funding to strengthen and develop the evidence base on how to train and develop teachers most effectively. In doing this, the Institute will work in collaboration with other organisations,- - including the new Teaching School Hubs, - so the whole sector can improve together. The Institute will have two principal roles: - Exemplifying how to deliver ITT, the ECF, NPQs, and the NLE development programmes as part of one coherent teacher development pathway from trainee through to executive headship and system leadership. The Institute will have a particular focus on how these programmes can be delivered for maximum impact. It will use expert understanding of evidence to inform and implement effective delivery approaches, create a world-leading faculty of subject specialists and expert teacher educators, and develop models of school partnership and placement that maximise the impact of school-based training experiences. More information about the requirements for the Institute's "exemplary delivery" is included in the Service Specification, as part of the tender documents. - Supporting other organisations to understand and implement best practice and evidence in teacher development delivery. As part of this role, the Institute will work collaboratively across the teacher development sector to: contribute to the development of the teacher development evidence base by conducting primary research; synthesise and translate existing evidence; and expertly communicate the practical implications of research to the sector, supporting the ongoing improvement of the whole teacher development sector. Further information can be found within the tender documents https://education.app.jaggaer.com

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7eb79221-b175-4e59-99c6-4c95c8b65128
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive procedure with negotiation (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

80300000 - Higher education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£121,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Apr 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Jun 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
18 Feb 2022 - 18 Feb 2028 Over 5 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
Not specified
Contact Email
mailbox.instituteofteaching@education.gov.uk
Contact Phone
44

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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