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Retendered Match-funded EDI Projects in FE Providers - Round 2

THE EDUCATION AND TRAINING FOUNDATION

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11 Nov 2021 at 17:45

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Education and Training Foundation (ETF) is seeking tenders for the "Retendered Match-funded EDI Projects in FE Providers - Round 2". This tender is classified under the category of education and training services and is targeted at organisations that can address specific Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) issues within further education (FE) providers in the United Kingdom. The procurement process is currently at the Tender stage, with submissions due by 26th November 2021. The contract is anticipated to start on 17th December 2021 and continue until 31st March 2022. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, which is applicable for contracts below the specified threshold.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses that specialise in education and training services, particularly those focused on equality and diversity initiatives. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, as they can bring innovative solutions and community-focused approaches to the project. Engaging in this tender could lead to enhanced visibility and credibility within the education sector while contributing to impactful EDI advancements in FE education.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Retendered Match-funded EDI Projects in FE Providers - Round 2

Notice Description

Following the success of the first round of match funded EDI projects, the Education and Training Foundation (ETF) will match-fund an additional 5 projects, at 6,800 GBP each, to explore and address specific Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) issues in FE providers. This area of activity, along with other programmes and initiatives, aims to support a pipeline of managers and leaders in FE that represent the diversity of learners in the sector. Learning from these projects will be disseminated to the wider sector and inform ETF's future diversity activity, including a pilot activity this year, in which senior leaders and governors will be brought together to develop an organisational diversity strategy. Providers interested in this opportunity should submit a response by the deadline stated.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f0b2d825-d431-4459-9341-c7267a670ea8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fbeafd97-fdf9-43ad-9fc6-090ddb8fde81
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 (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

79632000 - Personnel-training services

80000000 - Education and training services

80211000 - Technical secondary education services

80212000 - Vocational secondary education services

80340000 - Special education services

80400000 - Adult and other education services

80430000 - Adult-education services at university level

80490000 - Operation of an educational centre

80500000 - Training services

80510000 - Specialist training services

80521000 - Training programme services

80530000 - Vocational training services

80531200 - Technical training services

80532000 - Management training services

80570000 - Personal development 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
11 Nov 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Nov 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
17 Dec 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE EDUCATION AND TRAINING FOUNDATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1W 9SP
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
Pimlico North
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

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Notice Documents

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