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T Level Ambassador Network (TAN) Regional Strategic Co-ordination Service

Department for Education

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

17 Sep 2025 at 11:49

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

05 Aug 2025 at 13:55

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

02 Jun 2025 at 12:39

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

14 May 2025 at 15:08

UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "T Level Ambassador Network (TAN) Regional Strategic Co-ordination Service" was managed by the Department for Education, headquartered in London, United Kingdom. The project aimed to enhance the existing TAN by incorporating a regional substructure, with a focus on strengthening employer engagement and addressing local skills needs across North, Midlands, and South regions. The procurement was conducted under an open procedure, resulting in an award on 17th September 2025 to SDN ENTERPRISES LIMITED. The contract, with an initial two-year term starting from 1st September 2025 and valued at £362,154, may be extended by an additional year subject to departmental requirements.

This tender offers considerable opportunities for businesses, especially those involved in education and training services, to grow by participating in initiatives that directly impact local communities and industries. The contract is well-suited for Small to Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) with experience in managing network activities, strategic coordination, and community engagement. Companies capable of delivering tailored operational plans and maintaining consistent communication will find this an advantageous opportunity to showcase their capabilities and establish partnerships within the educational sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

T Level Ambassador Network (TAN) Regional Strategic Co-ordination Service

Notice Description

The Department for Education (DfE) sought a single supplier to support and maintain the transition of the T Level Ambassador Network (TAN) from a single tier national network to a national network with a regional substructure. This will be a contract for an initial 2 years with the possibility to extend for a further 1 year. TAN currently comprises over 900 volunteer ambassadors from employers, providers, students, and other stakeholders who promote T Levels. The purpose of the contracted service is to enhance the impact and reach of the TAN by establishing and managing three regional sub-networks (North, Midlands, South), while maintaining national consistency and strategic alignment. Summary of key requirements: * Introduce and embed the regional substructure in collaboration with DfE and TAN leadership. * Develop and deliver tailored operational plans for each region. * Coordinate and support ambassador activity to increase reach and effectiveness. * Strengthen regional employer engagement and address local skills needs. * Ensure regional activities align with national goals and foster sustainable local partnerships.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Subject to performance of service and Departmental requirements review

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051360
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057262-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£387,154 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£362,154 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Sep 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
2 Jun 2025Expired
Award Date
5 Aug 20251 years ago
Contract Period
1 Sep 2025 - 31 Aug 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
2028-06-01

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Department for Education
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3BT
Postcode Area
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), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SDN ENTERPRISES LIMITED

Further Information

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