Tender

Future Talent Fund

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

TenderAmendment

05 Sep 2018 at 09:03

TenderAmendment

10 May 2018 at 11:44

Tender

27 Apr 2018 at 16:40

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education in England is conducting a tender for the Future Talent Fund, aimed at enhancing educational outcomes for the most able disadvantaged pupils in non-selective state-funded secondary schools. This procurement, initiated on 27th April 2018, is currently in the planning stage and is being executed through an open procedure, with a total budget of £1.8 million. The tender period is set to close on 28th May 2018, and the contract is expected to commence from 27th August 2018, lasting until 26th August 2020. This opportunity falls under the education and training services category, and submissions can be made via the Department's e-tendering portal.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses focused on educational services, particularly those that specialise in evidence-led interventions or have experience in managing funds related to educational outcomes. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as the procurement is geared towards fostering innovative solutions that can be adapted within schools. Companies with expertise in educational consultancy, programme delivery, and leveraging Pupil Premium funding will find this tender well-suited to their capabilities, enabling potential growth in the public sector market.

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Notice Title

Future Talent Fund

Notice Description

The purpose of the Future Talent Fund (Fund) is to test and evaluate 'what works' to support the Most Able, Disadvantaged pupils in non-selective, state-funded secondary schools in England to fulfil their potential. The Fund will build an evidence base of good practice for this cohort, identifying clear delivery mechanisms for provision and encouraging more evidence-led led interventions, including interventions that could be funded by schools using their Pupil Premium funding. This procurement is to appoint a Fund Manager who will manage the Fund. This procurement is being carried out in accordance with the open procedure as set out in the Regulations. UPDATE: 5 SEPTEMBER 2018 The Secretary of State has taken the difficult decision to cancel the FT Fund to divert funding to other Departmental priorities. Additional information: The DfE are running this opportunity via its e-tendering portal. All documents relating to this opportunity can be found at https://education.bravosolution.co.uk The DfE e-tendering portal will be the only means by which documents can be accessed, by which clarification questions can be asked and by which bids can be submitted UPDATE 5 SEPTEMBER 2018 The Secretary of State has taken the difficult decision to cancel the FT Fund to divert funding to other Departmental priorities.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d1f097fc-450b-4f6b-918e-d5af40b0bc42
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d863f555-796d-46a0-a7d4-dde047fd0c0d
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 (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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,800,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Sep 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 May 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
26 Aug 2018 - 26 Aug 2020 2-3 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
DfE Sourcing Team
Contact Email
help.sourcing@education.gov.uk
Contact Phone
07469413649

Buyer Location

Locality
COVENTRY
Postcode
CV1 2WT
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG33 Coventry
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Coventry
Electoral Ward
St Michael's
Westminster Constituency
Coventry South

Further Information

Notice Documents

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