Planning

Further Education Workforce and Governors' Training, Professional Development and Recruitment Support Activities

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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Planning

05 Apr 2022 at 08:47

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education (DfE) is currently in the planning stage for a tender titled "Further Education Workforce and Governors' Training, Professional Development and Recruitment Support Activities." This initiative is aimed at enhancing the quality of education and training services across the Further Education (FE) sector in England. Key milestones include an engagement end date set for 29 April 2022 and a webinar scheduled for 26 April 2022, providing an overview of the intended support activities. Interested parties are encouraged to submit information and register via the DfE's e-procurement tool, Jaggaer, for further engagement opportunities.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses focusing on education and training, particularly those with expertise in professional development and recruitment in the FE sector. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSE) are particularly well-suited to participate, as the DfE seeks diverse organisational capabilities to support its strategic goals. Engaging in this process could enable businesses to contribute to the improvement of vocational education and enhance their visibility within the education sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Further Education Workforce and Governors' Training, Professional Development and Recruitment Support Activities

Notice Description

The DfE has previously published its commitments to Further Education (FE) providers (which includes charitable FE providers and 6th Form College Corporations) in the Skills for Jobs: Lifelong Learning for Opportunity and Growth White Paper. The paper identifies a need to ensure all FE providers are well managed, governed and have the best quality teachers and lecturers. In doing so, we will ensure that post-16 further education students have access to world-class technical and vocational education, providing the skills both individuals and employers need for the future economy. The DfE is considering how best it achieves delivery of the strategy through the provision of activities that support effective training, professional development, and recruitment within the FE sector. This incorporates the teaching workforce, governance professionals and FE provider governors. Additional information: This Early Supplier Engagement is focused on gathering information about organisations who have the requisite capabilities and interest in supporting the FE sector in the future. The DfE asks that interested organisations complete a questionnaire by 12:00 on 29 April which can be found here: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=yXfS-grGoU2187O4s0qC-V0Mdv3HwvpEqQe4O6vhtd5URDhaSkxLV0JUSlY3TjZZMzNFWjEySkpJQS4u Interested organisations should also register on the DfE's e-procurement tool, Jaggaer. Please register for an account at https://education.app.jaggaer.com/ and search for Project_6298 under "current opportunities". The DfE will hold a webinar at 10:00 on 26 April which will provide an overview of training, professional development and recruitment support activities currently provided. If your organisation is interested in attending the webinar, please express an interest via the Jaggaer message board in Project_6298 by 13:00 on 25 April. This notice does not signify the commencement of any competitive process or commitment by the DfE.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/061c549f-a624-4d8e-a7d2-302d2d091719
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Apr 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
29 Apr 2022Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION
Contact Name
Department for Education
Contact Email
neil.archbold@education.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

Notice Documents

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