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Future Leaders Programme for Directors of Children's Services

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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02 Jun 2021 at 12:07

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education in London is seeking proposals for the "Future Leaders Programme for Directors of Children's Services". This programme falls under the education and training services category and aims to attract and develop aspiring Directors of Children's Services (DCSs) over a contract period beginning in July 2020 and concluding in March 2023. The procurement method was an open procedure, with a budget of approximately £3.2 million allocated for the initial term. The tender process is now complete as of March 30, 2020, with a deadline that initially ended on January 20, 2020.

This contract provides a significant opportunity for businesses involved in leadership and training services, especially those that can demonstrate expertise in developing educational programmes. The tender invites organisations, including consortia, that can engage with the Department for Education’s evolving policies, deliver robust training and support, and nurture leadership capabilities among diverse participants. Companies that specialise in educational consultancy, professional training services, and those that have experience collaborating with public sector entities will be particularly well-positioned to compete for similar future tenders.

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Notice Title

Future Leaders Programme for Directors of Children's Services

Notice Description

In summer 2018, we announced plans to establish a system leadership programme for future and newly appointed Directors of Children's Services (DCSs). The DfE will be seeking proposals from organisations or consortia to develop, deliver and manage a programme which: - attracts diverse participants with strong potential to progress to DCS roles and equips them with the core behaviours, skills and capacities necessary to do so, and - supports newly appointed DCSs to develop and embed the behaviours, skills and capacities to become strong system leaders. The contract for the Future Leaders Programme for DCSs presents an exciting opportunity to input into DfE's workforce strategy and to design, develop and deliver a national leadership programme for those aspiring to and newly appointed into DCS roles and positions. The programme will attract and nurture talented leaders, so that they have the behaviours, skills and capacities to become successful system leaders across the breadth of the DCS role. DCSs have a professional responsibility for the leadership, strategy and effectiveness of local authority children's services and are accountable for securing the provision of services which address the needs of all children and young people, including the most disadvantaged and vulnerable and their families and carers. DCSs have a critical 'system leader' role for children and families - operating as the interface between practice, corporate and political leadership over a wide range of local authority services for children and young people. They are required to work collaboratively and create and lead effective partnerships in order to ensure the best and safe outcome for each service user. We are looking for a supplier that will: engage with and respond proactively to the DfE's requirements and developing policy, liaise with a range of stakeholders and deliver training and support based on evidence and user research to explore and address these challenges. The contract is expected to begin in early 2020 and will run for an initial term of 3 years (to 31.3.2023) with a clear break clause in March 2021. The approximate budget is up to 3 200 000 GBP (incl. VAT) in the initial contract period, which shall run from March 2020 to March 2023. Funding is currently committed to 2020-2021 only.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/88c43571-a520-4c1c-9e1d-463b4fa99113
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
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
£3,094,103 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£3,200,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jun 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Jan 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Mar 20205 years ago
Contract Period
12 Jul 2020 - 31 Mar 2023 2-3 years
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
DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE STAFF COLLEGE

Further Information

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