Tender

T Level Industry Placements: Planning and Delivery Support for Employers

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

11 Apr 2023 at 15:01

Tender Notice
Planning

09 Mar 2023 at 10:47

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education has issued a tender titled "T Level Industry Placements: Planning and Delivery Support for Employers." The procurement process is at the planning stage. It involves engaging with employers to develop their understanding of T Levels and preparing them to deliver industry placements. The deadline for this planning phase is 30th April 2023. The contract period spans from 1st September 2023 to 31st August 2025. The procurement method is an open procedure, with a total contract value of £1,042,487, primarily focusing on education and training services.

This tender by the Department for Education presents a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in education and training services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise organizations (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate. Successful bidders will support employers in delivering high-quality industry placements for T Level students. The tender aims to promote employer engagement, provide guidance materials, and offer intelligence reporting on employment patterns. Businesses interested in enhancing educational outcomes and supporting workforce development should consider bidding for this lucrative opportunity.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

T Level Industry Placements: Planning and Delivery Support for Employers

Notice Description

We are seeking a Potential Supplier to engage with employers to develop their knowledge and understanding of T Levels, as well as helping them to plan and prepare to deliver high-quality industry placements through guidance materials, workshops and webinars, and tiered hands-on support. This is contained across 5 specific Work Strands: - Work Strand 1: Engagement with private sector employers; - Work Strand 2: Engagement with Central Government Departments and relevant Arm's Length Bodies; - Work Strand 3: Engagement with wider public sector employers, including local government, LSIPs, the NHS and emergency services; - Work Strand 4: Produce relevant support and guidance materials, tailored for different employers of different sizes and sectors; and - Work Strand 5: Provide intelligence reporting to the Department on patterns of employment and on work and training in the workplace. Please see ITT Attachments for further details on requirements and procedure.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1c25116f-0d4d-40c9-82c4-41c5b2c8fe99
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
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

80200000 - Secondary education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,042,487 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Apr 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 May 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
30 Apr 2023Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2023 - 31 Aug 2025 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
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

Further Information

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