Tender

Initial Teacher Training (ITT) Scholarships Programme

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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31 May 2018 at 16:48

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24 May 2018 at 11:48

Tender

18 May 2018 at 11:32

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education is currently managing the Initial Teacher Training (ITT) Scholarships Programme, a procurement initiative aimed at enhancing teacher recruitment in priority subjects such as physics, maths, and modern foreign languages, among others. The process is at the tender stage, with the invitation for bids closing on 11 June 2018. The total budget for the scholarship programme is set at £200,000, with grants provided over a contract period from 1 September 2018 to 31 August 2021. This procurement follows an open procedure below threshold, available to diverse organisations across various delivery addresses, including the UK and other territories.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the recruitment services and education training sectors, especially those with capabilities to support bespoke training initiatives. SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be well-placed to contribute to the delivery of this programme, engaging with high-calibre trainees and helping to attract new talent into teaching. By participating, organisations can leverage their expertise in education services while playing a vital role in strengthening the teaching workforce across England.

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Notice Title

Initial Teacher Training (ITT) Scholarships Programme

Notice Description

The Department for Education (DfE) is responsible for children's services and education, including higher and further education policy, apprenticeships and wider skills in England. Teaching remains an attractive and rewarding career; teacher numbers are at an all-time high, with over 457,000 Full Time Equivalent (FTE) teachers in state-funded schools throughout England (15,500 more than 2010). We recognise, however, that the strengthening labour market and growth in pupil numbers have made the situation more challenging and teacher recruitment remains a top priority for the department, particularly in priority subjects. Introduced in 2012, Initial Teacher Training Scholarships is one of the initiatives developed to boost teacher recruitment in priority subjects. The programme recruits high calibre trainees in these subjects and provides them with bespoke, subject specific support during their Initial Teacher Training (ITT) year. Scholarships are awarded to the most gifted trainees in physics, maths, chemistry, computing, modern foreign languages (MFL) or geography. Aimed at high quality subject experts, who might not have otherwise considered teaching as a viable career option, scholars have the potential to bring world class subject expertise into the classroom, and have a rewarding career in teaching whilst contributing to raising the status of the profession. Scholarships are subject specific and delivered on a national basis. Delivery partners work with the department to promote and advertise the programmes, attract and assess candidates, and deliver bespoke subject specific candidate support to enhance their knowledge and expertise, which can then be applied and promoted in teaching. The department is looking for exceptional organisations to support the delivery of the scholarship programme for three years from academic year 2018/19. Additional information: Please note that this will be grant funded and not a contract.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c51d5468-e1da-4e76-8fe5-c18238ded341
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a47f950b-5f63-40eb-b68f-98978b323dc1
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

79600000 - Recruitment services

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 May 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Jun 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2018 - 31 Aug 2021 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION
Contact Name
Elaine Watson
Contact Email
enquiries.scholarships@education.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M1 2WD
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Piccadilly
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

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