Tender

Initial Teacher Training (ITT) Provision Expansion pilot

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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23 Mar 2018 at 14:46

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education has launched the "Initial Teacher Training (ITT) Provision Expansion pilot" aimed at enhancing the reach of 'Outstanding' ITT providers into areas facing significant teacher recruitment challenges. This tender falls under the 'Education and training services' category, with a total budget of £3,000,000. The open procurement process allows submissions until 3rd June 2018, with an Expression of Intent due by 30th April 2018. Successful contracts will commence on 2nd July 2018 and conclude on 30th November 2020. The procurement method is an open procedure, specifically for exempt grants targeting Ofsted rated 'Outstanding' ITT providers.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for accredited ITT providers seeking to expand their operations into underserved regions, potentially leading to enhanced visibility and growth within the education sector. Businesses that demonstrate a commitment to addressing local teacher supply needs, particularly those that can provide compelling evidence of impact in challenging areas, will find themselves well-positioned to compete for this contract. Partnerships with schools in designated area categories could strengthen bid proposals and ensure alignment with the Department's goals for improving teacher recruitment and retention.

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Notice Title

Initial Teacher Training (ITT) Provision Expansion pilot

Notice Description

See 'Attachments' for full description. The Department for Education is launching a pilot to extend the reach of 'Outstanding' Initial Teacher Training providers into challenging areas of the country. We announced in an October 2017 Press Release that we would, "Support our best teacher trainer providers ... to expand their reach into challenging areas ... so more areas benefit from excellent teacher training, and help increase the supply of great teachers to the schools that need them the most." Currently there are variations in teacher supply challenges across the country, often at school level, including (but not exclusively) some poor-performing schools struggling to recruit the teachers they need to improve their outcomes. While expansion in school-led teacher training provision has been successful, the increase in national training capacity has not yet delivered new supply to some schools most in need of new teachers. The department intends to incentivise 'Outstanding' ITT providers to expand their provision in challenging areas for teacher recruitment including to schools not currently involved in ITT that are Ofsted Category 3 or 4. This is intended to improve the supply of trainee teachers, promote school improvement through ITT, support teacher retention, and remove obstacles to social mobility in these regions and their schools. Bids might target one or more of the category 5 and 6 'Achieving Excellence Areas' and/or one or more of the 12 Opportunity areas. Providers may also propose any other area as long as they supply compelling evidence of teacher supply need and impact in their bids. Providers should ensure that they utilise current published data, including, but not limited to the recently published Teachers Analysis Compendium 3. Additional information: Expression of Intent In order to be eligible to make a submission, you must first submit an Expression of Intent form to ITT.INNOVATION@education.gov.uk, stating your accredited provider name, target expansion region, partner schools (where known), and provider contact information. The Expression of Intent form confirms that you have consulted with colleagues and potential partners, including schools, and that you will be working on a submission for this exercise. You are not obliged to submit a bid if you express intent, but you cannot submit a bid if you have not submitted the Expression of Intent form by the stated deadline. The Expression of Intent form should be submitted to the department by 30th April 2018, and is available as an attachment, and in the bidding documentation Eligibility restricted to Ofsted 'Outstanding' accredited ITT providers. Please note that this is a grant.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ded3e808-5aa4-4af8-952c-d878dc6ad17a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2d559be6-ca84-4ea2-9955-c93ca11a02f3
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 May 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Jun 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jul 2018 - 30 Nov 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M1 2WD
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Piccadilly
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

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