Planning

Evaluation of the ITT Reforms

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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Planning

23 Dec 2024 at 09:59

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education is initiating a tender titled "Evaluation of the ITT Reforms," focusing on research and development services within the education sector. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with a key milestone being an engagement end date set for 16 January 2025. This tender aims to commission an evaluation of the reforms made to Initial Teacher Training (ITT), mandatory as of September 2024. The evaluator will need expertise in assessing complex interventions, involving a variety of stakeholders including ITT providers, delivery partners, placement schools, and trainees. A virtual market engagement event is scheduled for 14:00 - 15:00 on 16 January 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses with strengths in evaluation methodologies, particularly those with innovative approaches. SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises are encouraged to participate. This contract can provide a platform for business growth by allowing companies to showcase their expertise in system evaluation and educational consultancy, potentially leading to further public sector opportunities. Businesses that excel in survey methods, interviews, and data analysis, as well as those that can manage and evaluate grants effectively, will be well-suited to compete for this tender.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Evaluation of the ITT Reforms

Notice Description

Following the ITT market review (Initial teacher training (ITT) market review report - GOV.UK) and government response to consultation (Government response to the initial teacher training (ITT) market review report) a number of reforms were made to ITT and the market which provides it. The new quality requirements for ITT arising from these reforms became mandatory in September 2024 and are now being implemented in all ITT courses. DfE wishes to commission an evaluation of the process, implementation and (if possible) impact of these reforms. This may involve surveys, interviews, and analysis of monitoring and admin data, but the department is also keen to receive bids involving more innovative methodologies where appropriate. This may be particularly relevant for the evaluation of the grants used to support the reforms. We require an evaluator with expertise in evaluating complex interventions focused on system change in a delivery environment with a wide range of stakeholders, which in this case will likely include ITT providers, delivery partners, placement schools and ITT trainees. We will be holding a virtual market engagement event from 14:00 - 15:00 on Thursday 16 January 2025 to provide more information and answer questions. If you would like to attend an event, please forward your email address to ITT.RESEARCH@education.gov.uk and you will be invited to the event.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ae158b38-0d33-4de3-b159-c857cc74bfad
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b0d70d0d-b230-4e85-bcbe-a85e3310b61f
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
16 Jan 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION
Contact Name
Mark Craigie
Contact Email
itt.research@education.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M1 2WD
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Piccadilly
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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