Planning

16-19 English and Maths GCSE (L2 and below) CPD Market Engagement

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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Planning

10 Jan 2025 at 12:16

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education (DfE) is conducting a market engagement for the provision of Continued Professional Development (CPD) services for 16-19 English and Maths GCSE courses (Level 2 and below). This process is classified under the industry category of Education and Training Services (CPV code 80000000). The planned engagement includes an early supplier engagement webinar scheduled for 14:00 on 23rd January 2025, intended to run for approximately 45 minutes. Interested organisations should express their interest by 14:00 on 20th January 2025 via SSQ_541 in Project_8440. The procurement stage is currently in the planning phase, with further notices expected by 25th February 2025. This initiative is aimed at addressing the capability and interest of suppliers to support the FE sector, both nationally and regionally across various regions in the UK.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in educational services to contribute to the development of the English and Maths workforce within the Further Education sector. Potential suppliers will have the chance to shape the delivery of CPD, ensuring workforce proficiency and supporting organisational leadership in English and Maths education. This is particularly suitable for organisations with experience in large-scale educational programmes and those capable of delivering high-quality training across multiple regions. By participating in this engagement, businesses can position themselves as key players in a sector prioritising the enhancement of educational standards and workforce development.

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Notice Title

16-19 English and Maths GCSE (L2 and below) CPD Market Engagement

Notice Description

Following on from a market engagement webinar held on 15th October 2024 and subsequent feedback received from that event, the Department for Education is seeking feedback from the market so it can understand market interest and capacity to deliver CPD to the 16-19 Level 2 and below English and maths Workforce in Further Education Providers. These providers are delivering the study programmes with large numbers of students that are required to continue studying English and/or maths under the condition of funding. (from hereon in FE providers), on a national or regional basis. This is not a call for competition and does not commit us to launching a competition or running a competition in specific ways, and any future opportunities are subject to funding availability. The quality of the English and Maths workforce across the FE sector is paramount, and the Department continues to work with the sector to ensure that providers can recruit, retain, and develop the teaching and governance staff they need to deliver the best possible education to students. The purpose of engaging the market at this time is to: * Understand market interest and capacity in delivering 16-19 Level 2 and below English and/or Maths CPD to the workforce; * Understand the market interest and capacity in delivering workforce support in the context of English and/or Maths in the wider organisation, including to English, maths & college leadership; * Receive feedback from the market on the capacity to ensure national coverage.

Lot Information

English GCSE (L2 or below) CPD

Following on from a market engagement webinar held on 15th October 2024 and subsequent feedback received from that event, the Department for Education is seeking feedback from the market so it can understand market interest and capacity to deliver CPD to the 16-19 Level 2 and below English and maths Workforce in Further Education Providers. These providers are delivering the study programmes with large numbers of students that are required to continue studying English and/or maths under the condition of funding (from hereon in FE providers), on a national or regional basis. This is not a call for competition and does not commit us to launching a competition or running a competition in specific ways, and any future opportunities are subject to funding availability. The quality of the English and Maths workforce across the FE sector is paramount, and the Department continues to work with the sector to ensure that providers can recruit, retain, and develop the teaching and governance staff they need to deliver the best possible education to students. The purpose of engaging the market at this time is to: * Understand market interest and capacity in delivering 16-19 Level 2 and below English and/or Maths CPD to the workforce; * Understand the market interest and capacity in delivering workforce support in the context of English and/or Maths in the wider organisation, including to English, maths & college leadership; * Receive feedback from the market on the capacity to ensure national coverage.

Math GCSE (L2 or below) CPD

Following on from a market engagement webinar held on 15th October 2024 and subsequent feedback received from that event, the Department for Education is seeking feedback from the market so it can understand market interest and capacity to deliver CPD to the 16-19 Level 2 and below English and maths Workforce in Further Education Providers. These providers are delivering the study programmes with large numbers of students that are required to continue studying English and/or maths under the condition of funding. (from hereon in FE providers), on a national or regional basis. This is not a call for competition and does not commit us to launching a competition or running a competition in specific ways, and any future opportunities are subject to funding availability. The quality of the English and Maths workforce across the FE sector is paramount, and the Department continues to work with the sector to ensure that providers can recruit, retain, and develop the teaching and governance staff they need to deliver the best possible education to students. The purpose of engaging the market at this time is to: * Understand market interest and capacity in delivering 16-19 Level 2 and below English and/or Maths CPD to the workforce; * Understand the market interest and capacity in delivering workforce support in the context of English and/or Maths in the wider organisation, including to English, maths & college leadership; * Receive feedback from the market on the capacity to ensure national coverage.

Wider Organisational Support

Following on from a market engagement webinar held on 15th October 2024 and subsequent feedback received from that event, the Department for Education is seeking feedback from the market so it can understand market interest and capacity to deliver CPD to the 16-19 Level 2 and below English and maths Workforce in Further Education Providers. These providers are delivering the study programmes with large numbers of students that are required to continue studying English and/or maths under the condition of funding. (from hereon in FE providers), on a national or regional basis. This is not a call for competition and does not commit us to launching a competition or running a competition in specific ways, and any future opportunities are subject to funding availability. The quality of the English and Maths workforce across the FE sector is paramount, and the Department continues to work with the sector to ensure that providers can recruit, retain, and develop the teaching and governance staff they need to deliver the best possible education to students. The purpose of engaging the market at this time is to: * Understand market interest and capacity in delivering 16-19 Level 2 and below English and/or Maths CPD to the workforce; * Understand the market interest and capacity in delivering workforce support in the context of English and/or Maths in the wider organisation, including to English, maths & college leadership; * Receive feedback from the market on the capacity to ensure national coverage.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04cf0c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000834-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
25 Feb 2025Expired
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
commercialdelivery.skills@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
Not specified

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

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