Planning

T Levels Generation 2 Wave 1

INSTITUTE FOR APPRENTICESHIPS

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Planning

04 Dec 2023 at 14:30

Summary of the contracting process

The Institute for Apprenticeships is planning a procurement process for the contract titled "T Levels Generation 2 Wave 1" in the Education and training services category. This tender opportunity is in the planning stage and aims to appoint Awarding Organisations for developing and delivering T Level qualifications. The contract period is from July 15, 2024, to July 31, 2033, with a total value of £28,093,974. The procurement method is governed by the Concession Contracts Regulations 2016. The buying organisation is located in London, United Kingdom.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses, especially those involved in education, training, and qualification development. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise organisations (VCSEs) would be well-suited to compete for this concession contract. Businesses can benefit from the exclusive licensing approach to develop T Level qualifications in various fields, including Education and Early Years, Construction, and Digital Services. The deadline for future notices related to this tender is December 4, 2023.

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Notice Title

T Levels Generation 2 Wave 1

Notice Description

T Levels are an academic option for students aged 16 to 19, following the recommendation by the Independent Panel on Technical Education - the Sainsbury report. The Sainsbury Report also recommended that a single body or consortium should deliver each qualification under an "exclusive licence" that would be awarded for a fixed time period following open competition. The procurement will be to select and appoint Awarding Organisations (AO) to be responsible for developing and delivering the Generation 2 (Wave 1) T Level qualification, under an exclusive licensing approach. The expected scope of the role of the AOs is they would be responsible for: - designing the content of the qualification; - upskilling providers (further education schools and colleges); - providing of learning and teaching materials; - updating content; and - delivering qualification assessment services. This notice is in respect of Generation 2 (Wave 1) T Levels and will cover the following T Levels: Education and Early Years Design, Surveying and Planning for Construction Building Services Engineering for Construction Onsite Construction Digital Business Services Digital Support Services Digital Production, Development and Design All contracts will be public services concession contracts and that accordingly the procurement will be governed by the Concession Contracts Regulations 2016, to the extent that the same apply to those services to which such contract (or contracts) would relate.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-fb58d5ee-5825-4d3c-97ea-af7a19287b3f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/55142af4-4ad3-49ac-ae4f-53cb03634074
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Concession Contracts Regulations 2016
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
£28,093,974 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Dec 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
4 Dec 2023Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
14 Jul 2024 - 31 Jul 2033 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
INSTITUTE FOR APPRENTICESHIPS
Contact Name
INSTITUTE FOR APPRENTICESHIPS AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION
Contact Email
ifa.tlevelprocurement@education.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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