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title: "OTLA phase 8 - action research for English, ESOL and Essential Digital Skills teachers in the Further Education and Training sector"
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# OTLA phase 8 - action research for English, ESOL and Essential Digital Skills teachers in the Further Education and Training sector

Buyer: THE EDUCATION AND TRAINING FOUNDATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-17b54223-0fb6-4ef8-90a6-61459a801d5f

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## Summary

The Education and Training Foundation, based in London, has awarded a contract for the programme titled "OTLA phase 8 - action research for English, ESOL and Essential Digital Skills teachers in the Further Education and Training sector." This contract falls under the education and training services category and was completed with a total value of £1,425,600. The procurement process involved an open procedure, with the tendering phase ending on 1st June 2021. The contract period spans from 14th June 2021 to 31st March 2024, covering various regions across the United Kingdom including North East, Yorkshire and the Humber, and London.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in education and training services, particularly those focused on Continuing Professional Development and research-informed educational initiatives. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) may find this contract well-suited to their capabilities. Companies that can facilitate collaboration, provide quality training solutions, or are experienced in action research methodologies would enhance their chances of success in future procurement processes within this sector.

## Notice

A contract has been awarded for the programme, Outstanding Teaching Learning and Assessment (OTLA) phase 8 - action research for English teachers in the Further Education and Training (FE) sector. OTLA is one of the Education and Training Foundation's (ETF) longest running programmes of Continuing Professional Development (CPD). The nature and format of the programme have evolved over time, but it continues to be based around a set of central principles:There is an overall focus on improving outcomes for learnersThere is collaboration within and across providersActivity is research informed and draws on appropriate expertiseIt takes place over a sustained period of timeActivity is evaluated to assess the impact on learners

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4aa269c2-171b-46db-8e59-9b4dad1024ce |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Nov 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Jun 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Jul 2021 |
| Contract period | 13 Jun 2021 - 31 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,425,600 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,425,600 |
| 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 | THE EDUCATION AND TRAINING FOUNDATION |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1W 9SP |
| 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 | Pimlico North |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CLAIRE COLLINS CONSULTANCY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 23 Nov 2021 at 17:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4aa269c2-171b-46db-8e59-9b4dad1024ce

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4aa269c2-171b-46db-8e59-9b4dad1024ce
  23rd November 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV163190
  NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the myTenders Web Site at the link provided.

## Notice URLs

- http://www.et-foundation.co.uk

## Provenance

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