Award

Continued Professional Development (CPD) for Advanced Practitioners

THE EDUCATION AND TRAINING FOUNDATION

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12 Oct 2020 at 16:45

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Summary of the contracting process

The Education and Training Foundation has successfully awarded a contract titled "Continued Professional Development (CPD) for Advanced Practitioners". This procurement falls under the education and training services category and covers various regions across the United Kingdom, including North East, Yorkshire and the Humber, and London. The awarding process was completed with the contract value amounting to £224,509.60, and the contract period is set from 1st July 2020 to 30th March 2021. The procurement method used was an open procedure, providing transparency in the process. The contract was awarded on 10th August 2020, with the official announcement published on 12th October 2020.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses involved in educational services and training development, especially those specialising in professional development programmes or peer-to-peer support structures in the further education sector. Companies that are experienced with advanced practitioner roles or those who can provide tailored CPD activities would be particularly well-suited to effectively compete for similar contracts. The likely engagement of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community sector enterprises (VCSEs) also reinforces the competitive landscape, encouraging diverse organisations to pursue growth through such public procurement opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Continued Professional Development (CPD) for Advanced Practitioners

Notice Description

A contract has been awarded for the programme: Continuing Professional Development (CPD) for advanced practitioners in the Further Education and Training sector. The roles of advanced practitioners (APs) in this context are diverse but "are commonly described as a peer-to-peer support structure where (mostly) active practising teachers or tutors provide advice and guidance focused on improving teaching, learning and assessment" (Tyler et al, 2017, p. 2). This programme offers a range of CPD activities for aspiring advanced practitioners, those in advanced practitioner roles (or advanced practitioner-type roles) and experienced advanced practitioners (for example, alumni of the Education and Training Foundation (ETF) advanced practitioner programme or Advanced Teacher Status - ATS).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b47989fa-6e3c-46f8-9124-7ab4ac51ca60
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/17465469-1b20-4790-8ff5-790e9f236c21
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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£224,509 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£224,509 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Oct 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Jun 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Aug 20205 years ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2020 - 30 Mar 2021 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE 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
1
Supplier Name

TOUCHCONSULTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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