Tender

The Further Forces Programme

EDUCATION AND TRAINING FOUNDATION

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09 Dec 2016 at 17:45

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Education and Training Foundation is initiating a tender titled "The Further Forces Programme", aimed at establishing partnerships for the management and delivery of a troop resettlement education and training programme. This procurement falls under the education and training services industry category and will be carried out through an open procedure. The tender period is set to close on 27 January 2017, with the contract expected to commence on 17 February 2017 and run until 31 July 2019. The programme seeks delivery partners to facilitate recruitment, Initial Teacher Education, Skills Enhancement, and mentoring across various regions in the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in educational services, particularly those with expertise in adult education, training, and mentorship. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), would be well-positioned to apply, given the collaborative nature of the programme. Companies that can demonstrate experience in managing educational projects and developing tailored training solutions for diverse audiences will find this an advantageous opportunity for business growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Further Forces Programme

Notice Description

The Foundation is looking for one or more delivery partners 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) brings 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, the delivery partner(s) will deliver and manage the recruitment, Initial Teacher Education (ITE), Technical Knowledge and Skills Enhancement (TKSE) and a mentoring programme for all recruits.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b4d0d537-e67a-495d-bdfd-c4faf52523e9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/80ebf478-c8bb-4592-a59b-ba344cc073aa
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
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

80400000 - Adult and other education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£230,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Dec 20169 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Jan 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
17 Feb 2017 - 31 Jul 2019 2-3 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
EDUCATION AND TRAINING FOUNDATION
Contact Name
Procurement Coordinator
Contact Email
tenderqueries@etfoundation.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2037408280

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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