Award

Understanding T Level' courses, networks,T Level Resource Improvement Projects (TRIPS)

EDUCATION TRANING FOUNDATION

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Award

03 Jul 2023 at 14:41

Award

01 Jun 2023 at 14:33

Summary of the contracting process

The Education Training Foundation has awarded a contract for the provision of services related to the Understanding T Level courses, networks, and T Level Resource Improvement Projects (TRIPS). The procurement method used was a limited process employing an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The award was made to the Association of Colleges, a well-established supplier in the Further Education sector. The contract was signed on July 3, 2023, and has been deemed active.

This tender offers business growth opportunities for organisations involved in education and training services, specifically those experienced in delivering T Level-related projects. Companies with expertise in running collaborative events, reviewing applications from providers, and enhancing educational resources are well-suited to compete. The contract, under the light touch regime, aims to advance the quality of T Level delivery through a partnership with a current supplier well-versed in the sector, while mitigating risks associated with changing suppliers mid-project.

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Notice Title

Understanding T Level' courses, networks,T Level Resource Improvement Projects (TRIPS)

Notice Description

The first service is running 'Understanding T Level' courses. There are two separate courses both of which are targeting providers who will be delivering T Levels. The second service is running networks, these are collaborative events bringing together different stakeholders who can learn from each other. The third service is delivering T Level Resource Improvement Projects (TRIPS). This involves being responsible for the entire project lifecycle from reviewing applications provided by providers to Q&A the resources the providers create.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The first service is running 'Understanding T Level' courses. There are two separate courses both of which are targeting providers who will be delivering T Levels. The second service is running networks, these are collaborative events bringing together different stakeholders who can learn from each other. The third service is delivering T Level Resource Improvement Projects (TRIPS). This involves being responsible for the entire project lifecycle from reviewing applications provided by providers to Q&A the resources the providers create

Procurement Information

- In 2020 Association of Colleges (current supplier) was a named partner in the initial T-level bid with an initial award of 766,099.87 GBP to deliver Understanding T Level' courses, running networks, delivering T Level Resource Improvement Projects (TRIPS). The Association of Colleges has a long-established reputation in the FE sector alongside a proven track record of working with the ETF to successfully deliver CPD to providers and individuals.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03d30a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018870-2023
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jul 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 May 20232 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EDUCATION TRANING FOUNDATION
Contact Name
Natalia Tait
Contact Email
natalia.tait@etfoundation.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2037408280

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1W 9SP
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ASSOCIATION OF COLLEGES

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