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09 Jul 2026 at 13:25

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the 2026 cohort of the Early Career Teacher Entitlement (ECTE) training programme has been led by the Department for Education. This programme, part of the Education and Training Services industry, covers multiple locations including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the Rest of the World. The process was conducted as a call-off from a framework agreement using a selective procurement method. The tender reached its award stage on 19 June 2026, and the contract period is set to run from 22 June 2026 to 30 September 2029. The total contract value is £43,283,880 GBP.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses involved in educational services, particularly those with a focus on training programmes for educators. The involvement of multiple suppliers like Ambition Institute, Education Development Trust, Teach First, UCL Consultants Limited, and School-Led Development Trust highlights the broad scope for collaboration, with opportunities available for both large-scale organisations and SMEs. The project’s international reach can offer expansion into new markets, making it a significant endeavour for growth-oriented businesses aiming to enhance their portfolio in the education sector.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

2026 cohort of the Early Career Teacher Entitlement (ECTE) training programme

Notice Description

Call-off contracts awarded from the ITTECF and National Institute of Teaching (NIoT) Framework Agreements for the delivery of the 2026 cohort of the provider led Early Career Teacher Entitlement (ECTE) training programme. For more information on the Early Career Teacher Entitlement (ECTE) please refer to: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/early-career-teacher-entitlement/early-career-teacher-entitlement

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f2c4bcba-a599-4768-b3fd-b6d64ac10209
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b5bce966-0844-4c08-a640-b55b94d7653f
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£43,283,880 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£43,283,880 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jul 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
19 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
21 Jun 2026 - 30 Sep 2029 3-4 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
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3BT
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
5
Supplier Names

AMBITION INSTITUTE

EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT TRUST

SCHOOL-LED DEVELOPMENT TRUST

TEACH FIRST

UCL CONSULTANTS

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