--- title: "Invitation to Tender for Free Schools Support Service" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-2ad49b7a-7f1e-4851-8cb4-75281b24f3b9" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2ad49b7a-7f1e-4851-8cb4-75281b24f3b9" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2ad49b7a-7f1e-4851-8cb4-75281b24f3b9.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2ad49b7a-7f1e-4851-8cb4-75281b24f3b9.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION" published: "2021-12-20" --- # Invitation to Tender for Free Schools Support Service Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2ad49b7a-7f1e-4851-8cb4-75281b24f3b9 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2ad49b7a-7f1e-4851-8cb4-75281b24f3b9) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2ad49b7a-7f1e-4851-8cb4-75281b24f3b9.json) ## Summary The procurement process is led by the Department for Education, which is seeking to appoint a contractor for the "Invitation to Tender for Free Schools Support Service". This initiative falls under the education and training services category and is located in the United Kingdom. The procurement is currently in the Tender stage, with a deadline for submissions set for 18 January 2022. The contract will commence on 31 March 2022 and is anticipated to run for an initial period of two years, with an option for a one-year extension, encompassing a total contract value of £1,485,000. This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for suppliers that are able to deliver education and training services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would find this opportunity well-suited to their capabilities, as the support service involves generating interest from applicant groups, assisting in high-quality applications, and hosting events for the Department for Education. Businesses with expertise in educational support and community engagement are encouraged to participate in this procurement process. ## Notice The Department for Education is wishing to appoint a contractor for the provision of Free Schools Support Service. The free school support service will consist of four principal functions: 1. Generate interest and support applicant groups during special free school waves. The supplier will then work with the local authority (LA) to identify the applicant group/trust best suited to opening the new school. 2. Generate interest and support consortia during AP free school waves. 3. Generate interest and high-quality applications on behalf of the DfE for future mainstream waves. 4. Deliver a number of events on behalf of the DfE. The contract will run for an initial period of two years from March 2022 to March 2024 with the provision to extend for a further year. Detailed information can be found in the ITT document pack, which can be accessed via e-Tendering portal - Jaggaer Additional information: This Invitation to tender is open to all suppliers. The tender documents can be accessed via Jaggaer, DfE e-Tendering portal. ITT_1061 - Free Schools Support Service Note: The Authority administers all procurements electronically via the Department for Education e-procurement Solution portal (Jaggaer ). No hard copy documents will be issued and all communications with the Authority (including final submission of Tender responses) must be conducted via Jaggaer. To ensure all communications relating to this procurement are received, potential suppliers must ensure that the point of contact they nominate in the Jaggaer portal is accurate at all times. Access to the Jaggaer portal is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and 365 days a year anywhere in the world via the internet unless notified otherwise by the Jaggaer portal. Any queries related to the procurement process or the ITT documents must be sent via Jaggaer eTendering portal. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/35307b4e-4a4c-404b-859b-61f385fd636c | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 20 Dec 2021 | | Submission deadline | 18 Jan 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Mar 2022 - 30 Mar 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,485,000 | | 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION | | Locality | MANCHESTER | | Post town | Manchester | | Postcode | M1 2WD | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester | | ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester | | Local authority | Manchester | | Electoral ward | Piccadilly | | Westminster constituency | Manchester Central | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80000000 - Education and training services ## Release History - 20 Dec 2021 at 14:11 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/35307b4e-4a4c-404b-859b-61f385fd636c ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/35307b4e-4a4c-404b-859b-61f385fd636c 20th December 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-education/about/procurement#jaggaer-the-dfe-etendering-portal Jaggaer - Supplier access/ registration link ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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