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con_26411 Call Off Contract from the ITTECF Framework Agreement for the provision of Initial Teacher Training and Early Career Framework-based training (ITTECF2025) for the 2025 Cohort

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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Award

15 Jan 2025 at 16:14

Award

15 Jan 2025 at 16:09

Award

10 Jan 2025 at 12:11

Tender

28 Mar 2024 at 17:09

Planning

17 Oct 2023 at 09:06

Planning

17 Oct 2023 at 08:59

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education has awarded a Call Off Contract under the ITTECF Framework Agreement for the provision of Initial Teacher Training and Early Career Framework-based training (ITTECF2025) for the 2025 Cohort. The procurement falls under the "Education and training services" category and will see services delivered across various UK regions including the North East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, London, South East, and South West. This award phase, valued at GBP 5,620,500, was published on 15 January 2025, with the contract period starting on 1 January 2025 and ending on 1 October 2028. The procurement method used was selective, specifically a call-off from an existing framework agreement.

This tender creates valuable opportunities for business growth, particularly for SMEs and VCSEs involved in the education and training sector. Companies specialising in designing and delivering comprehensive training programmes for teachers and educational mentors would be well-suited to compete in such tenders. By participating in this procurement, businesses can expand their footprint across multiple regions in the UK, enhancing their market presence and potentially securing long-term contracts related to teacher training and development initiatives spearheaded by the Department for Education.

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Notice Title

con_26411 Call Off Contract from the ITTECF Framework Agreement for the provision of Initial Teacher Training and Early Career Framework-based training (ITTECF2025) for the 2025 Cohort

Notice Description

This is confirmation the the Department for Education has awarded a Call Off Contract (one of four) for the delivery of ITTECF based training under the ITTECF Framework which was awarded in 2024. Details of the services being delivered can be found in the Specification within the Call Off Contract.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-bcfa958a-8e45-4931-9c58-240422dc0715
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5ab0d7e3-6ac8-4b5b-b8d8-de5bcbca3f14
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,620,500 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£271,339,500 £100M-£1B
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
1 Dec 2023Expired
Award Date
13 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2025 - 1 Oct 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
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
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
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
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
4
Supplier Names

AMBITION INSTITUTE

EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT TRUST

TEACH FIRST

UCL CONSULTANTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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