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Centre of Excellence for Modern Foreign Languages Pedagogy

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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04 Jan 2019 at 09:12

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education is seeking to establish a Centre of Excellence for Modern Foreign Languages Pedagogy, valued at £2,410,000, as part of an open procurement process that follows the procedures for contracts above the established threshold. This tender is classified under the education and training services category and was awarded on 15th November 2018, with the contract period running from 3rd December 2018 to 2nd December 2020. The procurement stage is complete, and the delivery of services will extend across the UK and beyond.

This procurement presents substantial opportunities for businesses with expertise in modern foreign language pedagogy, particularly those capable of collaborating with educational institutions and consultants to develop innovative teaching methods. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the contracting authority seeks to build knowledge and expertise in this field. Businesses positioned in the educational consultancy sector or those specialising in curriculum design would be well-suited to compete for this contract.

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Notice Title

Centre of Excellence for Modern Foreign Languages Pedagogy

Notice Description

The Authority is seeking to procure the establishment of a Centre of Excellence to implement the Programme. In summary, the CoE will become a locus of expertise in the MFL pedagogical approach as set out in the Bauckham Review, and will exhibit expertise and knowledge of this pedagogical approach. In building knowledge and expertise from universities, education consultants and existing research, the CoE must ensure that it applies the approach set out in the Bauckham Review.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/db82eeb9-5037-49fb-8526-c5e0f49dc69d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,410,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,410,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Feb 20197 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Aug 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Nov 20187 years ago
Contract Period
3 Dec 2018 - 2 Dec 2020 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
sourcing.help@education.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE UNIVERSITY OF YORK

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