Award

Teacher Mentoring Programme in the Further Education Sector

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

28 Mar 2023 at 13:25

Tender

19 Oct 2022 at 14:45

Planning

03 Oct 2022 at 14:50

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education (DfE) has completed a tender process for a "Teacher Mentoring Programme in the Further Education Sector". The procurement aimed to secure a supplier to deliver continuous professional development for effective Teacher Mentoring within the Further Education sector. The contract, awarded to Cognition Education, has a value of £115,444 and was signed on 10th March 2023.

This award presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in personal development training services to engage with the Department for Education. The programme involves designing and delivering professional development and training for mentors and participants within the Further Education sector. Potential suppliers should note the scope includes administering grant funding, managing programme activities, and the option for a 2-year extension based on business needs and performance.

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Notice Title

Teacher Mentoring Programme in the Further Education Sector

Notice Description

The Department for Education (DfE) has conducted a competitive procurement exercise to secure a supplier to deliver a programme of continuous professional development to support effective Teacher Mentoring within the Further Education (FE) sector.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Design and deliver a professional development and training offer for mentors and participants within the FE, the key outcomes the DfE aim to achieve are: to offer additional support and training to FE practitioners that act as mentors for new and inexperienced teachers in the sector; to provide mentors with the skills to assist the wellbeing and mental health of newly appointed FE teachers, to support smooth transition between industries and help form positive teacher-retention practices; offer mentees access to a skilled mentor that can aid their professional and personal development to become excellent teachers. As well as providing the Teacher Mentoring Programme, the supplier will administer and manage grant funding, that FE providers can apply for, to enable individuals to engage in the programme activity. Additional information: Option to extend for up to 2 years based on business need, funding availability and delivery performance.

Renewal: The Department may extend the contract by up to 24 months - based on business needs, funding availability and performance.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-037282
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008986-2023
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning 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

80570000 - Personal development training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,200,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,200,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£115,444 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Mar 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Nov 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
16 Oct 2022Expired
Award Date
10 Mar 20232 years ago
Contract Period
20 Feb 2023 - 31 Mar 2025 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
susannah.turton@education.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3700002288

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
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

COGNITION EDUCATION

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