Planning

Update on the proposed procurement of a new multi-provider framework agreement for the future provision of Early Career Framework (ECF)-based training

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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Planning

30 Jan 2024 at 16:24

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education has issued a Prior Information Notice (PIN) for the proposed procurement of a new multi-provider framework agreement for Early Career Framework (ECF)-based training. The procurement process is set to commence in late February/early March 2024, covering a period from 2025 to 2028. The total contract value is £250 million GBP. Potential providers are encouraged to access and review the framework materials. The buying organisation is the Department for Education, based in London, UK.

This tender presents an opportunity for providers in the education and training services sector to participate in a significant procurement process for ECF-based training services. Businesses interested in securing a place within the multi-provider framework agreement should ensure alignment with the 'Initial Teacher Training and Early Career Framework'. This opportunity is well-suited for companies looking to expand their presence in the education sector and engage with a high-value contract with clear timeline guidelines.

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Notice Title

Update on the proposed procurement of a new multi-provider framework agreement for the future provision of Early Career Framework (ECF)-based training

Notice Description

The purpose of this Prior Information Notice (PIN) is to update potential providers regarding the proposed procurement of a new multi-provider framework agreement for Early Career Framework (ECF)-based training for 2025 to 2028. The Department is grateful for the comments received so far from all those who have participated in the market engagement process. Subject to final approvals, the Department is on track to commence the procurement process in late February/early March 2024. In preparation for the procurement process, potential providers should access and review the new content framework entitled, 'Initial Teacher Training and Early Career Framework', that designed materials must adhere to. This can be accessed and downloaded from: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/initial-teacher-training-and-early-career-framework As set out in the previous PIN, ECF-based training is currently delivered by 6 providers ("Lead Providers") appointed to a multi-provider framework agreement. In addition, the School-Led Development Trust (SLDT) who operate the National Institute of Teaching (NIoT), provide ECF-based training together with a broader range of other related services under a separate sole-supplier framework agreement and will continue to do so alongside the new multi-provider framework agreement. SLDT will be required to deliver to the same requirements as other Lead Providers, and their training content will be assured in the same way and to the same timescales, as other Lead Providers.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Please refer to the previous PIN published on 17 October 2023 which can be found here: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030556-2023 (Notice reference: 2023/S 000-030556)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0435d1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003116-2024
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£250,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jan 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Mar 2024Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
ash.somerville@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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

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