Tender

National Computing School Centred Initial Teacher Training (SCITT) - Grant Competition

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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04 Jul 2019 at 09:22

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education (DfE) is currently overseeing a grant competition titled "National Computing School Centred Initial Teacher Training (SCITT)", aimed at developing a national SCITT for computer science. This procurement initiative falls under the education and training services industry and is set to conclude the tender period on 29 July 2019. The project is intended to create at least eight partnership hubs with a total budget of £150,000 to £200,000, with the contract period commencing on 20 September 2019 and continuing until 31 August 2021. Interested organisations must register with the DfE's e-procurement system, Jaggaer, to access relevant bid documents.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the education sector, particularly those with expertise in teacher training, educational programme development, and partnerships with schools and universities. Companies focusing on computer science education and those capable of establishing strong links with industry providers and adapting to the needs of both state and independent schools would be well-suited to compete for this contract. This initiative seeks to bolster the supply of computer science teachers in England, thus contributing to talent development in a skill-shortage area.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

National Computing School Centred Initial Teacher Training (SCITT) - Grant Competition

Notice Description

The Department for Education (DfE) is responsible for children's services and education, including higher and further education policy, apprenticeships and wider skills in England. The purpose of introducing subject-specific national SCITTs is to create a unique and high quality school-led offer in shortage EBacc subjects. Unlike other SCITTs, national SCITT partnerships are to operate across the country, utilising the resource and expertise of professional sector organisations and the independent sector. The DfE is looking for an exceptional organisation to support the delivery of a national SCITT for computer science. The objectives for the National Computing SCITT are to: 1. Build and establish a National Computing SCITT, which would oversee a national network of SCITT provision to train trainees in computer science. This will include: - Scaling up existing provision for a national reach or establishing new provision (through the accreditation process) - Develop delivery infrastructure for a national network of 8 hubs by the end of summer 2020 including both state and independent school partners - Making a significant contribution to increasing the current supply of computer science teachers. (Recruit 40 (additional) computing trainees per year which could be a phased target) - Become self-sustaining without the need for additional funding - Have strong university links by working in partnerships with universities, enabling trainee teachers to gain a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) alongside working towards Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). 2. Establish tangible links to network of business and industry providers who will offer support and resource to trainees (this part of the partnership is especially important making the programme significantly different and an improved training offer) 3. Link up with the National Centre of Computing Education (NCCE) to understand best practice in computing pedagogy, working with computing science departments in universities, and as the focal point for engagement between the education sector and digital industries. Grant funding is to support the establishment of a minimum of eight partnership hubs and create capacity for up to 40 trainees in computer science each year. The purpose of funding is to provide any new provider with the funds to hire the additional resource necessary to build their partnerships and increase capacity nationally. Additional information: This opportunity is published via the DfE's e-procurement system, Jaggaer. Organisations will need to register with Jaggaer in order to access the bid documents and submit a bid. To register, please see the following link: https://education.app.jaggaer.com/web/login.html. Supporting Information: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/teacher-recruitment-and-retention-strategy https://getintoteaching.education.gov.uk/ https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/initial-teacher-training-criteria/initial-teacher-training-itt-criteria-and-supporting-advice https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/grant-funding-agreement-terms-and-conditions

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f427e62b-f0a9-4cb5-8c15-b76691484e1c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a639d78c-f40e-478a-8133-b51da64fa5b0
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Grant Competition
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
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jul 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Jul 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
19 Sep 2019 - 31 Aug 2021 1-2 years
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
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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