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Flexible Working Programme

Department for Education

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

08 Feb 2023 at 13:46

Award Notice
Tender

22 Jun 2022 at 15:06

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education is seeking a provider or consortium to deliver a culture change programme focused on flexible working in schools and multi-academy trusts. The contract, with a maximum budget of £572,000, is active from Autumn 2022 to Spring 2025, extendable at the Department's discretion. The tender, titled "Flexible Working Programme," falls under the education and training services category. The procurement is at the award stage, with Capita Business Services Limited being the active supplier based in London, UK.

This tender for the "Flexible Working Programme" by the Department for Education presents an opportunity for providers skilled in designing culture change strategies and delivering workshops for schools and MATs. Businesses interested in promoting flexible working practices, especially within schools serving pupils from various backgrounds, would be well-suited to compete. The procurement method used is an open procedure, providing a fair chance for interested bidders to engage in the process and contribute to the cultural transformation aimed at enhancing flexible working in the education sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Flexible Working Programme

Notice Description

The Department for Education (DfE) is looking to appoint a provider or consortium of providers, to deliver a culture change programme focused on embedding flexible working in schools, and multi academy trusts (MATs). Increasing opportunities for flexible working in schools is a key priority for the Department, as set out in the 2019 recruitment and retention strategy. A commitment to championing a culture of flexible working in schools was also reinforced in the 2022 'Opportunity for all' Schools White Paper. The successful tenderer will: * Design a strategy for culture change and promote the programme across the sector, ensuring a focus on: - Schools and MATs (both primary and secondary). - Schools/MATs with high proportions of pupils receiving pupil premium. - Specific specialisms such as Pupil Referral Units/Alternative Provision and Special Educational Needs and Disability. * Deliver a programme of workshops and webinars targeted at key audience groups. * Support the strategic and operational delivery of 12 Flexible Working Ambassador MATs/Schools, which will be appointed and funded separately by the Department. Subject to the Terms and Conditions of Contract, the contract will run from Autumn 2022 until Spring 2025 with the potential to extend for a further 12 months subject to the necessary financial approvals and acceptable performance. Any extension would be at the absolute discretion of the Department. The maximum budget allocated is PS572,000, excluding VAT for the initial contract term.

Lot Information

Lot 1

A single provider to design, develop and provide training for school leaders on implementing effective flexible working practices, including on how to develop whole-school, strategic approaches. Additional information: Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-034950
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003871-2023
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
£768,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£559,572 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Feb 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Jul 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Feb 20233 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
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

Capita Business Services Limited

Further Information

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