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T Levels Generation 2 Wave 2: Contract for the provision of services in relation to the Health and Science: Science T Level Technical Qualification

INSTITUTE FOR APPRENTICESHIPS AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION

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27 Mar 2025 at 10:05

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education has awarded a contract for the provision of services concerning the technical qualification component for the Health and Science: Science T Level. This contract, valued at £5,698,560, has been awarded to Pearson Education Limited. The procurement process, conducted via an open procedure, reached the award stage with the contract commencing on 16 January 2025 and running until 31 July 2034. The procurement falls under the Education and Training Services category and the contract activities are based in London, England.

This tender creates substantial opportunities for businesses in the education and training services sector, especially those specialising in technical qualifications and curriculum development. SMEs and VCSEs are encouraged to participate, providing a significant growth opportunity for businesses seeking to expand their portfolio within the UK’s education system. Companies with expertise in designing, implementing, and delivering educational programmes would be well-suited to compete for similar opportunities in the future.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

T Levels Generation 2 Wave 2: Contract for the provision of services in relation to the Health and Science: Science T Level Technical Qualification

Notice Description

This contract covers the selection of a supplier (awarding organisation) for the award of the Generation 2 contract to design, implement and deliver the technical qualification component for the Health and Science: Science T Level. T Levels are a new classroom-based technical study programme forming part of the UK Government's Post-16 Skills Plan. They will be available to young people alongside apprenticeships as one half of a high quality technical education offer. T Levels will be primarily studied at an education or training provider. Students will study a broad occupational area before specialising, and will have the opportunity to apply their knowledge and skills on a substantial industry placement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f6944dcf-e427-4a11-8c98-a5c3fe71c66d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0cfbc59f-25b6-4063-a4dc-4441dbf52f82
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, VCSE
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
£5,698,560 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£5,698,560 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
16 Jan 2025 - 31 Jul 2034 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
INSTITUTE FOR APPRENTICESHIPS AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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
1
Supplier Name

PEARSON EDUCATION

Further Information

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