Tender

QU106 - Observation of Teaching Learning and Assessment at Birmingham Adult Education Service

BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL

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Tender

21 Mar 2018 at 23:15

Summary of the contracting process

The Birmingham City Council is seeking a contractor for the tender titled "QU106 - Observation of Teaching Learning and Assessment at Birmingham Adult Education Service." This procurement is classified under the coaching services industry and is located in Birmingham, West Midlands. The tender is currently at the planning stage, with a submission deadline set for noon on 6th April 2018. The contract is expected to commence on 14th May 2018 and conclude by 29th June 2018. The procurement method employed is non-standard, allowing for additional flexibility in supplier selection.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses focused on educational services, staff training, and coaching. Companies with experience in teaching observation, feedback mechanisms, and professional development are particularly well-suited to compete. Engaging in this contract could enhance your business's visibility and credibility while facilitating connections with a local government authority committed to improving educational standards.

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Notice Title

QU106 - Observation of Teaching Learning and Assessment at Birmingham Adult Education Service

Notice Description

Birmingham City Council provides a range of accredited and non-accredited programmes at entry level, level 1 and level 2 through the Birmingham Adult Education Service (BAES). The purpose of these programmes is to improve learners' employment prospects and their wellbeing through the development of appropriate skills, health and well-being, and social and community cohesion services. To support BAES's journey to improve teaching, learning and assessment we are looking to engage a company who can provide a team of experienced observers who have specialism in the areas of the provision offered, to carry out observations and joint observations of teaching, learning and assessment on 100% of teaching staff (approx. 250), provide coaching style feedback to tutors and coach style feedback to existing BAES internal observers who take part in joint observations. o Observation schedules will be provided to all observers based on 4 x observations per day, these may include an evening observation o All observations to be graded (35 minutes approximately) followed by a coaching feedback meeting with their observer (45 minutes approximately) o Observers to agree a developmental action plan with the tutors o Observation forms and developmental action plans to be completed electronically. o Observers will be allocated a BAES observer to coach and report on accuracy of grading and reporting. o Observers will be required to engage in supplementary activities to support the development of teaching, learning and assessment, e.g. meetings with teachers, managers and senior managers to discuss key themes and strategies for improvement. o Observers to meet with SMT at end of visit to report summary findings and indicative grade profile. o Observers to provide a written report by email summarising findings and including observation feedback/development plans as an appendix within 5 working days of end of visit. The Council will be using its free to use e-tendering system (in-tend) for the administration of this procurement process and potential suppliers must register with the system to be able to express an interest. If you wish to express an interest in this opportunity please click on the following link to access https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/ and submit your details to register. You will then be sent details on how to log on which will enable you to download all relevant tender documentation. If you are unable to register with In-tend or have any questions or problems on how to use this web site please either email us at: cps@birmingham.gov.uk or call CPS Helpdesk on 0121 464 8000. Your completed quotation documentation should be returned by noon on 6th April 2018 via the 'in-tend' system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc Additional information: If you are interested in tendering please click on the following link to access Birmingham City Council's tender Portal. Delivery Notes Birmingham Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-cb7dfbd2-4473-44bb-a9c8-e31b65835b10
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1bc33760-12d8-439f-9b15-a8afa3a1d979
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

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

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

73220000 - Development consultancy services

79411100 - Business development consultancy services

79633000 - Staff development services

79998000 - Coaching services

80000000 - Education and training services

80500000 - Training services

80510000 - Specialist training services

80511000 - Staff training services

80520000 - Training facilities

80521000 - Training programme services

80531200 - Technical training services

80570000 - Personal development training services

80590000 - Tutorial services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Mar 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Apr 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
13 May 2018 - 29 Jun 2018 1-6 months
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
BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Manjit Samrai
Contact Email
manjit.samrai@birmingham.gov.uk
Contact Phone
0121 303 0349

Buyer Location

Locality
WEST MIDLANDS
Postcode
B4 7WB
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Newtown
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Further Information

Notice Documents

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