Planning

T Levels Generation 2 Wave 4

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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Planning

20 May 2025 at 13:31

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education, located in London, is in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "T Levels Generation 2 Wave 4," focusing on the education and training services industry category. This initiative aims to secure concessions contracts with Awarding Organisations for developing and delivering T Level Qualifications. The procurement is a planned service with a concession special regime, set to begin on 1st September 2026 and end on 31st August 2031, with the potential for renewal until 31st August 2033. A future notice regarding the tender will be issued by 2nd March 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in education and training services, particularly those experienced with exclusive licensing approaches in curriculum development. Organisations capable of delivering large-scale educational frameworks will find this procurement particularly lucrative due to its long-term contract potential. With a focus on central government procurement, businesses accustomed to operating within governmental frameworks or looking to expand their portfolio with government contracts would be well-positioned to compete effectively.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

T Levels Generation 2 Wave 4

Notice Description

Concessions contracts with Awarding Organisations (AOs) who will be responsible for developing and delivering the Generation 2 Wave 4 T Level Qualifications, under an exclusive licensing approach.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0518f7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023311-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline 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
20 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
2 Mar 20261 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercialdeliver.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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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