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title: "Teaching Leaders (TL) - Primary Programme"
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# Teaching Leaders (TL) - Primary Programme

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1620230c-05da-4285-8fa8-5c1a54c18030

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## Summary

The procurement process relates to the "Teaching Leaders (TL) - Primary Programme," overseen by the Department for Education, which is focused on the education and training services industry in England. The initiative aims to enhance the capabilities of middle leaders in challenging primary schools. The contract, valued at approximately £7,433,283, commenced on May 23, 2014, with a duration of 52 months, and has an option for extensions. The programme is currently in the Award stage, with the last update on July 16, 2018, indicating completed status.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses engaged in education and training services, especially those that provide training and coaching to educational leaders. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to compete, given the suitability criteria outlined in the procurement process. This programme could serve as a pathway for such businesses to expand their footprint within the education sector, strengthen their service offerings, and contribute to improving educational leadership in schools.

## Notice

The Teaching Leaders (TL) - Primary Programme (formerly known as the High Potential Middle Leaders in Primary programme) ("the programme") will identify and develop middle leaders with the highest potential in challenging primary schools in England. It will aim to provide them with training and coaching to develop in their current jobs, raise attainment within their schools and develop their potential for senior leadership.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9edd3f9a-426e-42c9-bcff-2612c09096e8 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Sep 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Jan 2014 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Mar 2014 |
| Contract period | 22 May 2014 - 22 Sep 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £10,281,283 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £7,433,283 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 3BT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TEACHING LEADERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 27 Sep 2018 at 10:39 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9edd3f9a-426e-42c9-bcff-2612c09096e8
- 16 Jul 2018 at 11:09 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9edd3f9a-426e-42c9-bcff-2612c09096e8
- 16 Jul 2018 at 10:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9edd3f9a-426e-42c9-bcff-2612c09096e8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9edd3f9a-426e-42c9-bcff-2612c09096e8
  27th September 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/62dba3e7-40ec-4aa0-84d1-ada0da7aec33
  Change control notice
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4c8f8c06-4bdc-404d-8a44-d8382338feda
  Proposal for amendment of school eligibility criteria for HPML and HPSL programmes
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b0893256-e7bc-4d0b-afae-d851aacae3e3
  HPSL HPML 2018 delivery hubs and recruitment plans
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a5eb5fa4-0272-4e5f-8099-60c27f16a0dd
  Confirmation to proceed letter
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e4bae6d6-00f7-4821-a1a2-284a82853c4a
  HPML primary contract extension proposal
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/84c527e5-18aa-4269-90fb-579c6f33ad23
  HPML Primary - school eligibility data definitions and data sources
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b67bfb35-acae-4143-b4e4-93c1a022f348
  Summary of amendments to contract
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a6690aa1-6377-45e3-9383-f7a2b43f52a6
  Appendix 14 - HPML Primary Extension Annexe 2 2018
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/05e79464-643f-45f9-8a11-f4866e683f01
  Appendix 6 - Confirmation to proceed letter to ASL 2018
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/45ede130-5d24-4a70-bfd2-76d0fa4c1060
  Appendix 10 - HPML Primary Contract Extension Draft Proposal 2018
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0551380c-f1d9-466f-9156-769e2de1e730
  D931c Change Control Notice HPML Primary contract extension 2018
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9d6084c5-c50e-439c-91a9-dd32f70fbb9f
  Summary of amendments to contract RD931 2018

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