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Award of the Career Framework Development for the Further Education Sector

The Education and Training Foundation

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04 Oct 2024 at 17:45

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Summary of the contracting process

The Education and Training Foundation (ETF) has awarded a contract to design a Career Framework to address key challenges in the Further Education (FE) sector related to staff retention and recruitment. The awarded contract, valued at £87,360, is part of the "Award of the Career Framework Development for the Further Education Sector" project and falls under the education and training services industry category (CPV: 80000000). The initiative aims to enhance professional development, improve staff retention, and ensure better outcomes for learners across various UK regions including the North East, Yorkshire and the Humber, and London, among others. The procurement process used was an open procedure, with the contract period commencing on 18th July 2024 and concluding on 31st January 2025.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in educational development and career guidance services. Companies with expertise in technical and vocational education, special education, adult education, and career guidance services stand to benefit greatly from participating. SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly suitable for this contract, which supports workforce development and aims to attract high-calibre teaching staff. By collaborating with ETF, businesses can enhance their industry credibility and expand their market presence, ultimately contributing to the delivery of high-quality educational services across the UK.

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Notice Title

Award of the Career Framework Development for the Further Education Sector

Notice Description

A contract has been awarded by the Education and Training Foundation (ETF) to design a Career Framework to support key sector challenge around retention and recruitment. This project will deliver a National Career Framework for Further Education (FE) that will enable: - Teachers, trainers and leaders in the sector to plan, develop, and demonstrate their professional expertise in the wider context of their overall personal and career development. This could lead to improvements in the quality of delivery, staff satisfaction and ultimately better outcomes for learners. - FE Colleges and other Training providers to attract and retain high calibre teaching staff and offer improved consistency, transparency, and efficiency around work force development. - The ETF to offer enhanced membership value, and further establish itself as the recognised authority on continuing professional development, professional recognition (status, qualifications, accreditation and career progression in the sector).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b7d05d56-cce1-441c-8825-77f4005a4b83
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dbaad009-7e91-4b3a-ae89-537a6d3c1051
Current Stage
Award
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
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

79634000 - Career guidance services

80000000 - Education and training services

80210000 - Technical and vocational secondary education services

80340000 - Special education services

80400000 - Adult and other education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£87,360 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£87,360 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Jun 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jul 20242 years ago
Contract Period
18 Jul 2024 - 31 Jan 2025 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
Postcode Area
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

Work Psychology Group

Further Information

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