Planning

Sector Fund

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

This public procurement record has 6 releases in its history.

Planning

12 Sep 2024 at 14:36

Planning

30 May 2024 at 13:00

Planning

21 May 2024 at 15:14

Planning

20 May 2024 at 12:52

Planning

20 May 2024 at 12:50

Planning

15 May 2024 at 13:07

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process managed by the Department for Education is currently in the planning stage for a project titled "Sector Fund". This initiative focuses on the delivery of project management consultancy, research and development consultancy, and education and training services, classified under CPV codes 72224000, 73200000, and 80000000 respectively. The procurement aims to serve multiple regions, including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the rest of the world. Key dates include an engagement end date on 20 September 2024 and two important market engagement events scheduled for 19th and 20th September 2024. The Department plans a multi-year contract, starting with a pilot year, subject to further extension upon successful evaluation.

This tender offers significant business growth potential, especially for SMEs and VCSEs. Businesses with expertise in AI training and guidance, project management consultancy, and case study development will find this opportunity particularly fitting. This contract involves delivering a multifaceted training package and running an Edtech evidence board to assure the efficacy of AI tools in education. Providers experienced in conducting webinars, developing online resources, and facilitating sector-specific evidence assessments are well-suited to compete. Engaging in this procurement could also bolster a supplier's credibility and visibility in the education sector, presenting long-term partnerships and collaborative opportunities with the Department for Education. Interested businesses should reach out to Robert Alexander at robert.alexander@education.gov.uk for more details and to express their interest in the scheduled presentations and further market engagement activities.

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Notice Title

Sector Fund

Notice Description

Update 12.09.24. Please be aware that our market engagement activities for the below requirements have resumed. Please read this summary and see the attached PDF for our full PIN and details. Opportunity: Our original opportunities broadly remain. We are seeking providers to deliver the services, detailed within the attached PDF. If we proceed with this procurement, we intend to establish a maximum 2-year agreement per requirement, with break clauses. Each programme with start with a pilot year. If the pilot year is successful, the Department may proceed with further years. Our Need: Following the Call for Evidence that we published in November 2023, the number one request from educators is further training and guidance on the safe use of AI. To help education professionals take advantage of AI's potential, we require providers who can deliver the following functions. Please note, these requirements may likely be competed separate: Market engagement events: We will be hosting a presentation via Microsoft Teams per requirement on the week commencing 16th September: Event: Evidence board Date and time: 12:00-13:00, 19th September Event: Training and guidance for safe use of Artificial Intelligence in education Date and time: 10:00-11:00, 20th September Next steps: Contact me at Robert.Alexander@Education.gov.uk to express your interest with the following subject: Expression of interest PIN_9128. Please include the following details within your email: - The session(s) you wish to attend. - Your organisation's name. - A maximum of 2 attendees per session (with the attendees email addresses).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/474f4b7f-b379-4bca-b549-499634197da6
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

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

72224000 - Project management consultancy services

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
20 Sep 2024Expired
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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
COVENTRY
Postcode
CV1 2WT
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG33 Coventry
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Coventry
Electoral Ward
St Michael's
Westminster Constituency
Coventry South

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