Planning

Teach First Higher Education Provider

TEACH FIRST

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Planning

19 Aug 2022 at 14:28

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

18 Aug 2022 at 16:00

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Teach First Higher Education Provider procurement process initiated by TEACH FIRST involves selecting a Higher Education provider for a new Initial Teacher Training programme. The procurement stage is currently in the planning phase, with an engagement end date set for September 5th, 2022. This opportunity focuses on education and training services in the United Kingdom. TEACH FIRST is seeking a provider to work on a national cohort of trainees, design assessment models, and commence services delivery from January 2023.

This procurement presents a chance for businesses interested in education and training services to engage with TEACH FIRST in developing an innovative Initial Teacher Training programme. SMEs and VCSEs may find this opportunity particularly suitable due to the focus on quality and collaborative working. Interested parties must register for a market engagement event to explore the requirements further and understand the procurement process, which could potentially lead to contract extensions beyond the pilot programme.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Teach First Higher Education Provider

Notice Description

The purpose of this Prior Information Notice (PIN) is to notify the market of a forthcoming market engagement event relating to Teach First's intention to procure a Higher Education (HE) provider to contribute to a new Initial Teacher Training programme through the assessment and award of a PGCE. Teach First will be undertaking an online event on Thursday 8 September between 12.30 and 13.30 for potential suppliers that are interested in responding to the planned procurement for this opportunity. The event will take place via Microsoft Teams. The successful provider will: * Work with a national cohort of trainees * Design an assessment model for the PGCE which aligns with the expectations of the new ITT Quality Requirements and the ITT Core Content Framework * Enrol trainees onto a PGCE course starting September 2023 * Lead the assessment of trainee assignment submissions, including timely feedback * Award a PGCE at the end of the academic year 2023/2024 to all eligible trainees * Develop appropriate structures to support programme adjustments such as deferrals or changes to length of study (e.g., due to illness or maternity leave) * Support trainees to access academic materials to enable their completion of their assignments, as well as support for academic writing and student services * Work collaboratively with Teach First to share data and reporting on trainee progress This is a pilot programme and there may be an opportunity to extend the contract length to cover future cohorts with the successful provider. Teach First is seeking a provider who will ensure quality and value for money both of which will be embedded in the evaluation criteria as part of any subsequent procurement. The delivery of services will start in September 2023, with partnership working and planning commencing from January 2023. More information on the requirements and the procurement process will be provided during the market engagement event. To register your interest in attending the market engagement event please send the following details to providercontracts@teachfirst.org.uk by no later than 17.00 on Monday 5 September: - Organisation Name - Name and email address for attendees Additional information: This notice is for information only and is not a call for competition. Teach First reserves the right not to enter a formal procurement process and not award contracts. Accordingly, Teach First will not be liable for any bid cost, expenditure, work or effort incurred by a provider in acting on the basis of this Prior Information Notice.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-dd230b9c-876d-4499-a772-06f9e19c4661
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6f6df6e6-566b-4b10-b0d6-e438a470746b
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
19 Aug 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
5 Sep 2022Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Cancelled
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TEACH FIRST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE10 0ER
Post Town
South East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI5 Outer London - East and North East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI51 Bexley and Greenwich
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Greenwich
Electoral Ward
Greenwich Peninsula
Westminster Constituency
Greenwich and Woolwich

Further Information

Notice Documents

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