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

05 Mar 2024 at 09:27

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education has planned the procurement of a new multi-provider framework agreement for Early Career Framework (ECF)-based training, with an intended launch in mid-late March 2024. The procurement falls under the 'Education and training services' category, with an estimated value of £250 million. The tender aims to provide training services in England, and interested providers can access the necessary framework details on the government website.

This tender opportunity by the Department for Education presents a substantial prospect for businesses operating in the education and training sector. Companies offering services related to teacher training and development would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, providing potential providers with time to prepare and align their offerings with the outlined requirements before the official launch in March.

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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 on the proposed timeline for launching the procurement for a new multi-provider framework agreement for Early Career Framework (ECF)-based training for 2025 to 2028. The Department now intends to commence the procurement process sometime in mid-late March 2024. Any 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

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-04456c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006944-2024
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
5 Mar 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
31 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
daniel.taylor@education.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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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