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title: "Provision of Postgraduate ITE Services"
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buyer: "BRIGHT FUTURES EDUCATIONAL TRUST"
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# Provision of Postgraduate ITE Services

Buyer: BRIGHT FUTURES EDUCATIONAL TRUST  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-06da82b5-d77e-4b8a-b038-48db602eda98

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## Summary

The Bright Futures Educational Trust is seeking a Higher Education Institution to provide Postgraduate ITE Services, including delivering a PGCE qualification with QTS as an exit award. The contract, worth £1,200,000 GBP, will run for 3 years from September 1, 2024, to August 31, 2027, with mobilisation activities starting on April 1, 2024. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the tender period ends on November 3, 2023. The contracting authority is located in Manchester, North West, United Kingdom, and the industry category is adult education services at the university level.

This tender offers an opportunity for Higher Education Institutions experienced in delivering postgraduate education to enhance their business growth. Companies specialising in adult education services at university level and those capable of providing PGCE qualifications with QTS are well-suited to compete. The contract duration of 3 years provides a stable revenue stream for the successful contractor, with key dates and deadlines clearly outlined to facilitate efficient project planning and execution.

## Notice

Bright Futures SCITT (the Customer) is seeking an experienced Higher Education Institution (HEI) to deliver, assess and award a Post Graduate Certificate of Education (PGCE) qualification to enhance the academic rigour of the Customer's Initial Teacher Training programme. We are seeking a qualification that will be certificated as a PGCE with QTS as an exit award, with us [Bright Futures SCITT] as an accredited provider awarding the QTS. The contract will be for an initial period of 3 years commencing 1st September 2024 for delivery of the PGCE for academic year beginning September 2024. Mobilisation activities will be required from 1st April 2024 in preparation for delivery from September 2024. For the avoidance of doubt the initial period of 3 years relates to the academic year and will therefore end on 31st August 2027.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3690350f-82e5-41e1-99fd-6e8a53759ea2 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Oct 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Nov 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2024 - 31 Aug 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,200,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BRIGHT FUTURES EDUCATIONAL TRUST |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M41 6NA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD34 Greater Manchester South West |
| Local authority | Trafford |
| Electoral ward | Davyhulme |
| Westminster constituency | Stretford and Urmston |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80430000 - Adult-education services at university level

## Release History

- 5 Oct 2023 at 08:40 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3690350f-82e5-41e1-99fd-6e8a53759ea2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3690350f-82e5-41e1-99fd-6e8a53759ea2
  5th October 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Manchester:-Adult-education-services-at-university-level./CEFQ9D3UT9
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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