--- title: "T Levels Generation 2, Wave 2" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-1e882509-2d39-4b8d-893d-199863fc05b0" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-1e882509-2d39-4b8d-893d-199863fc05b0" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1e882509-2d39-4b8d-893d-199863fc05b0.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1e882509-2d39-4b8d-893d-199863fc05b0.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "INSTITUTE FOR APPRENTICESHIPS" published: "2024-01-16" --- # T Levels Generation 2, Wave 2 Buyer: INSTITUTE FOR APPRENTICESHIPS Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1e882509-2d39-4b8d-893d-199863fc05b0 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-1e882509-2d39-4b8d-893d-199863fc05b0) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1e882509-2d39-4b8d-893d-199863fc05b0.json) ## Summary The Institute for Apprenticeships (IfATE) is planning the procurement process for T Levels Generation 2, Wave 2. This tender falls under the category of Education and training services. The engagement end date for this market engagement process is set for 31st March 2024. IfATE will be the contracting authority, with the purpose of selecting an Awarding Organisation for the exclusive licensing of the T Level qualification. The procurement primarily focuses on Health, Healthcare Science, and Science pathways. This tender by IfATE presents an opportunity for businesses interested in Education and training services, particularly those with experience in developing qualifications, assessment strategies, and learning materials. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise organizations (VCSEs) are also encouraged to participate. Interested businesses should review the Information Memorandum for detailed insights on how to engage and potentially secure the opportunity. ## Notice The purpose of this notice is to advise of the Market Engagement Presentation and it is not being used as a call for competition. This PIN is intended to: 1. Inform the market of the upcoming procurement process for the Generation 2, Wave 2 T Levels, being commissioned by the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (IfATE) (and therefore enable the market / potential suppliers to begin to plan for this.) and 2. Advise as to the online market engagement update which will be available through the Procontract eprocurement portal, which is formed of a virtual presentation by IfATE and other documents about the forthcoming Generation 2, Wave 2 T Level procurement. There will also be one to one sessions offered where suppliers can meet with the procurement team. Further details about the market engagement presentation, how to book one to one slots and attend the workshops can be found in the Information Memorandum accessible at https://procontract.due-north.com/Register IfATE will be the contracting authority, subject to commencement of the relevant provisions of the Technical and Further Education Act 2017. References to IfATE should be read with this in mind. T Levels are a programme of Technical Education that have introduced a high quality technical option alongside an academic option for students aged 16 to 19. The initial Wave 2 contracts that saw T Levels launched in 2021 are now reaching their end and IfATE are now reprocuring for the next generation contracts. The purpose of the proposed procurement will be to select and appoint an Awarding Organisation (AO) to be responsible for developing and delivering the Generation 2, Wave 2 T Level qualification, under an exclusive licensing approach. The expected scope of the role of the AO is that it would be responsible for: - reviewing and updating existing content of the qualification, both initially and during the life of the contract; - creating an assessment strategy that aligns with existing practice; - upskilling providers (further education schools and colleges); - provision of learning and teaching materials; - delivering qualification assessment services. The pathways in scope for Generation 2, Wave 2 Procurement is Health (Lot 1), Healthcare Science (Lot 2) and Science (Lot 3) Further information on the proposed procurement is provided in the Information Memorandum accessible at https://procontract.due-north.com/Register. It is envisaged that any resulting contract would be a public services concession contract and that accordingly the procurement will be governed by the Concession Contracts Regulations 2016, to the extent that the same apply to those services to which such contract would relate. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bfdf870f-d810-4a46-a69a-4645c8c96c05 | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 16 Jan 2024 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 31 Mar 2024 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | INSTITUTE FOR APPRENTICESHIPS | | 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 | 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) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80000000 - Education and training services ## Release History - 16 Jan 2024 at 10:44 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bfdf870f-d810-4a46-a69a-4645c8c96c05 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bfdf870f-d810-4a46-a69a-4645c8c96c05 16th January 2024 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org - https://procontract.due-north.com/Register ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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