Tender

T Levels Wave 3

THE INSTITUTE FOR APPRENTICESHIPS & TECHNICAL EDUCATION

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Tender

29 Jan 2020 at 17:26

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "T Levels Wave 3" is initiated by the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education, located in London, England. This contracting opportunity falls under the education and training services category, with an estimated contract value of £34,480,000. The procurement is currently at the Tender stage, with the Selection Questionnaire submission deadline set for 23:59 on 12 February 2020, followed by the submission for Tender responses by 23:59 on 28 April 2020. The contract is expected to commence on 24 August 2020 and run until 29 January 2029.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community social enterprises (VCSEs) capable of delivering education and training services. Potential bidders should be experienced in educational programme design and implementation, especially in technical qualifications, making them well-suited to respond to this opportunity. Given the structured approach of the procurement, businesses that demonstrate innovation and capability in delivering high-quality training solutions are encouraged to participate.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

T Levels Wave 3

Notice Description

Call for competition to select supplier(s) for the award of contract(s) to design, implement and deliver the Technical Qualification (TQ) component for each of the eight T Levels of the UK Government's Wave 3 - T Level programme. 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. This procurement is divided into eight Lots, with each Lot representing the TQ component of a T Level. See the Information about Lots and the procurement documents for further details of the contract and services to be delivered. Additional information: This procurement process is being run by the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education. For the purpose of this notice the "Authority" means the Institute. The Authority administers procurement electronically via the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education e-Sourcing Portal. No hard copy documents will be issued and all communications with the Authority (including submission of Tender responses) must be conducted via the e-Sourcing Portal. The Portal can be accessed via your web browser (https://procontract.due-north.com/Login). To ensure all communication relating to this procurement is received, potential suppliers must ensure that the point of contact nominated in the e-Sourcing Portal is accurate at all times. Access to the Portal is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and 365 days a year and anywhere in the world via the internet unless notified otherwise by the Portal. This procurement is being conducted under Directive 2014/23/EU and the Concession Contracts Regulations 2016 (Directive and Regulations respectively). As the services which are the subject of the procurement fall within Annex IV of the Directive and Schedule 3 of the Regulations, the Procurement is subject to lighter regulation in accordance with Article 19 and Regulation 19. Accordingly, whilst the Authority intends to conduct this procurement as a form of open procedure, it shall only be bound by those obligations referred to in Article 19 and Regulation 19. The estimated total contract values outlined above are based on delivery of the services in respect of four cohorts together with an optional contract extension of one additional cohort. Any contract extension is at the sole discretion of the Authority. Variant bids should not be made and will not be accepted. The publication of this notice does not constitute a commitment by the Authority to award any contract or contracts as a result of this procurement process. This T Levels Wave 3 procurement will comprise of two stages. The Selection Questionnaire will need to be completed as part of stage 1, and the SQ Response as defined in the procurement documents must be submitted through the e-Sourcing Portal by 23:59 on 12/02/2020. Those potential suppliers that pass the Selection Questionnaire stage will progress on to stage 2 Technical and Price Evaluation. Tender(s) as defined in the procurement documents must be submitted by those potential suppliers through the e-Sourcing Portal by 23:59 on 28/04/2020.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-fc1c2c79-4ef9-4a27-8498-06ff9df74d19
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/52685f04-9b54-4b61-a377-dd87f7aedafe
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
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
£34,480,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jan 20206 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Feb 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
23 Aug 2020 - 29 Jan 2029 Over 5 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
THE INSTITUTE FOR APPRENTICESHIPS & 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
SW1W 9SZ
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
Pimlico North
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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