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Stimulating the SME market for T levels

Department for Education

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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05 Jul 2022 at 13:56

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Tender

06 Apr 2022 at 16:08

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, titled "Stimulating the SME market for T levels," is being conducted by the Department for Education (DfE) in the UK, focusing on education and training services. Currently in the tender stage, this initiative aims to provide additional support to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as the T Levels programme develops. Contractors are encouraged to bid for one of four national lots, with a total contract value estimated at approximately £2,242,125. The submission deadline for bids is 3rd May 2022, and the contract period will last until at least 31st March 2024.

This procurement opportunity presents a significant platform for growth for businesses specialising in education and training services, particularly those equipped to support SMEs in enhancing their capabilities and offering effective placements. Companies with a strong understanding of the educational landscape, particularly in engaging with SME clients, will be well-positioned to compete in this tender. Additionally, the initiative's focus on supporting SMEs post-Covid-19 emphasises the need for innovative solutions and robust partnership arrangements, which can lead to fruitful long-term collaborations in the evolving educational sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Stimulating the SME market for T levels

Notice Description

T Levels launched in September 2020, the programme will continue to grow over the next few years. SMEs (small and medium-sized enterprises) currently require additional support at this early stage to embed the programme as it grows. SMEs make up the largest proportion of the national economy and it is recognised that SMEs do not have the same infrastructure of larger employers. The DfE recognises there is a need for an extra layer of support to broker placements as part of a T Level placement. Contractors will need to show how they intend to engage the SME market whilst they emerge from the Covid-19 pandemic, to increase their ability and willingness to offer placements. In addition to brokering the relationship between the employer and provider, the contractor and learner must ensure that both parties agree learner objectives which are to be signed by the employer and provider. This procurement is tendering for 4 National Lots as stated within the ITTs.

Lot Information

Construction and the Built Environment

T Levels launched in September 2020, the programme will continue to grow over the next few years. SMEs (small and medium-sized enterprises) currently require additional support at this early stage to embed the programme as it grows. SMEs make up the largest proportion of the national economy and it is recognised that SMEs do not have the same infrastructure of larger employers. The DfE recognises there is a need for an extra layer of support to broker placements as part of a T Level placement. Contractors will need to show how they intend to engage the SME market whilst they emerge from the Covid-19 pandemic, to increase their ability and willingness to offer placements. In addition to brokering the relationship between the employer and provider, the contractor and learner must ensure that both parties agree learner objectives which are to be signed by the employer and provider. This procurement is tendering for 4 National Lots as stated within the ITTs.

Renewal: Option to extend for a further year

Business Operations

T Levels launched in September 2020, the programme will continue to grow over the next few years. SMEs (small and medium-sized enterprises) currently require additional support at this early stage to embed the programme as it grows. SMEs make up the largest proportion of the national economy and it is recognised that SMEs do not have the same infrastructure of larger employers. The DfE recognises there is a need for an extra layer of support to broker placements as part of a T Level placement. Contractors will need to show how they intend to engage the SME market whilst they emerge from the Covid-19 pandemic, to increase their ability and willingness to offer placements. In addition to brokering the relationship between the employer and provider, the contractor and learner must ensure that both parties agree learner objectives which are to be signed by the employer and provider. This procurement is tendering for 4 National Lots as stated within the ITTs.

Renewal: Option to extend for a further year

Engineering & Manufacturing

T Levels launched in September 2020, the programme will continue to grow over the next few years. SMEs (small and medium-sized enterprises) currently require additional support at this early stage to embed the programme as it grows. SMEs make up the largest proportion of the national economy and it is recognised that SMEs do not have the same infrastructure of larger employers. The DfE recognises there is a need for an extra layer of support to broker placements as part of a T Level placement. Contractors will need to show how they intend to engage the SME market whilst they emerge from the Covid-19 pandemic, to increase their ability and willingness to offer placements. In addition to brokering the relationship between the employer and provider, the contractor and learner must ensure that both parties agree learner objectives which are to be signed by the employer and provider. This procurement is tendering for 4 National Lots as stated within the ITT.

Renewal: Option to extend for a further year

Digital

T Levels launched in September 2020, the programme will continue to grow over the next few years. SMEs (small and medium-sized enterprises) currently require additional support at this early stage to embed the programme as it grows. SMEs make up the largest proportion of the national economy and it is recognised that SMEs do not have the same infrastructure of larger employers. The DfE recognises there is a need for an extra layer of support to broker placements as part of a T Level placement. Contractors will need to show how they intend to engage the SME market whilst they emerge from the Covid-19 pandemic, to increase their ability and willingness to offer placements. In addition to brokering the relationship between the employer and provider, the contractor and learner must ensure that both parties agree learner objectives which are to be signed by the employer and provider. This procurement is tendering for 4 National Lots as stated within the ITTs.

Renewal: Option to extend for a further year

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-032ae9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018296-2022
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,242,125 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,242,125 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,391,387 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jul 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 May 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Jun 20224 years ago
Contract Period
8 Jun 2022 - 31 Mar 2024 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Active, Cancelled
Awards Status
Active, Unsuccessful
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
3
Supplier Names

MyPocketSkill Ltd

Supplytrain C.I.C

eVolve your future Limited

Further Information

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