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FTS - Mandarin Excellence Programme

Department for Education

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

07 Sep 2021 at 22:45

Award Notice
Tender

16 Mar 2021 at 22:56

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education, based in London, is actively managing the procurement process for the Mandarin Excellence Programme, a contract valued at £16.4 million aimed at enhancing Mandarin Chinese education across UK schools. The procurement stage is currently in the open tender phase, with submissions due by 16 April 2021. This initiative is classified under education and training services, and aims to recruit and retain at least 1,800 Year 7 pupils annually from September 2021 until August 2024, with the option for a one-year extension subject to funding and performance reviews.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses within the educational services sector, particularly those specialising in language training and educational programme delivery. Potential bidders could include educational institutions, language training organisations, and consultancies capable of supporting the development of Mandarin education. By participating in this procurement, businesses can expand their reach within the UK education system while contributing to a government initiative aimed at promoting language fluency and cultural exchange.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

FTS - Mandarin Excellence Programme

Notice Description

Contract to provider a Madnarin Excellence Programme

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Department has awarded this contract to the supplier to provide/deliver the following: - support the diverse geographical location of the schools (where necessary) to ensure the development of teaching and learning of Mandarin Chinese in schools across the country; - ensure school-led development of the programme, translating centralised guidance and support into local practice; - act as a grant administrator to manage and transfer up to PS3,3 million per year of grant funding to schools on the programme - provide a framework for the sustainability of Mandarin Chinese in England beyond the life of the programme; - ensure experienced MEP schools act as hub leaders to implement successfully the step-up of teaching required within the life of the programme, and to be able to lead confidently additional new schools in following years. - build upon the successes of work delivered to date by the current contract holders.

Renewal: The contract period will be for up to 3 academic years (1st September- 31st August 2024) with a possible extension of up to 1 year, which will depend on availability of government funding and contract performance. Due to Government spending restrictions, the Department is required to seek funding approvals for proposed years 2 and 3 of the contract, as well as any potential extension year.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-029c62
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022213-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
£16,400,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£16,400,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£16,400,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Sep 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Apr 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Aug 20215 years ago
Contract Period
1 Sep 2021 - 31 Aug 2024 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

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
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3BT
Postcode Area
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

UCL Consultants Ltd

Further Information

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