--- title: "High Performance Initial Teacher Training" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-2b0ed53a-31c8-4c26-9276-e3a3982bb53c" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2b0ed53a-31c8-4c26-9276-e3a3982bb53c" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2b0ed53a-31c8-4c26-9276-e3a3982bb53c.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2b0ed53a-31c8-4c26-9276-e3a3982bb53c.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "SERCO LIMITED" published: "2025-07-22" --- # High Performance Initial Teacher Training Buyer: SERCO LIMITED Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2b0ed53a-31c8-4c26-9276-e3a3982bb53c [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2b0ed53a-31c8-4c26-9276-e3a3982bb53c) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2b0ed53a-31c8-4c26-9276-e3a3982bb53c.json) ## Summary Serco Limited is leading the initial stages of a new tender titled "High Performance Initial Teacher Training". This procurement process, currently in the planning phase, is part of an initiative to transform teacher recruitment services in England. The tender is categorised under education and training services, with a closing engagement date set for 1st August 2025. As the buying organisation, Serco seeks to build a network of collaborative delivery partners to fulfil the Department for Education's (DfE) requirements, aiming to improve outcomes for schools and candidates under the Future High Potential Initial Teacher Training Programme. This tender provides significant opportunities for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) interested in the education sector. Businesses with expertise in recruitment and training, particularly those experienced in collaborating with government bodies, would find this project attractive. By partnering with Serco, organisations can contribute to addressing the challenge of underperformance in teacher recruitment and actively partake in the government's mission to recruit 6,500 additional teachers. This initiative not only aims to enhance educational outcomes but also to drive social mobility by improving opportunities for young people in disadvantaged communities across England. ## Notice Serco is one of the world's leading service providers, with experience delivering recruitment and training services for government. We have actively engaged on the Future High Potential Initial Teacher Training (HPITT) Programme for over a year and are excited by the opportunity to deliver a transformed service. It is our intention to pursue the tender as a prime provider and create a collaborative delivery partner network to best meet the DfE's requirements and deliver positive outcomes for schools, candidates and students. In preparation for further collaborative discussions, we invite ITT providers to express an interest in working alongside Serco. The expression of interest will provide an opportunity for your organisation to demonstrate capability, appetite and experience in relation to the Future HPITT Programme. The HPITT opportunity sits within the context of challenging ITT recruitment performance which has consistently been below targets for over 5 years and a new labour government that has publicly pledged to recruit an additional 6,500 teachers into our schools during this parliament. We anticipate a number of changes from the intended procurement in 2024 that aligns to the governments overarching 'Opportunity Mission'. We strongly feel this contract has a unique opportunity to unlock better outcomes and futures for younger people within disadvantaged communities across the country and deliver on the governments wider focus on facilitating social mobility, providing equal opportunity for all. In doing so, directly contributing to creating the people and workforces of the future and the next generation of school leaders, supporting individual school needs and strengthening regional networks. Our vision is therefore to leverage our multinational, cross-sector experience as a service integrator and employer of over 50,000 staff to compliment market-leading ITT providers by providing agile and robust solutions to attract, recruit and manage a consistent flow of high-potential participants, aligned to priority subjects. Together, as a collection of ambitious expert partners within our disciplines, we are excited to design and deliver the next iteration of this contract. How to Register an Interest: If your organisation is interested in partnering with Serco on this exciting opportunity, please email csbidteam@serco.com labelling the email HPITT ITT Opportunity and a member of our team will be in touch to share our Expression of Interest. We welcome your response and an opportunity to collaborate on this exciting programme. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e9957cc8-91f2-44cc-a8e0-9a22f3222774 | | 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 | 22 Jul 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 1 Aug 2025 | | 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 | SERCO LIMITED | | Locality | HOOK | | Post town | Reading | | Postcode | RG27 9UY | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight | | ITL 3 | TLJ37 North Hampshire | | Local authority | Hart | | Electoral ward | Hook | | Westminster constituency | North East Hampshire | | 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 - 22 Jul 2025 at 14:17 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e9957cc8-91f2-44cc-a8e0-9a22f3222774 - 22 Jul 2025 at 13:59 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e9957cc8-91f2-44cc-a8e0-9a22f3222774 - 18 Jul 2025 at 14:25 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e9957cc8-91f2-44cc-a8e0-9a22f3222774 - 18 Jul 2025 at 14:24 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e9957cc8-91f2-44cc-a8e0-9a22f3222774 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e9957cc8-91f2-44cc-a8e0-9a22f3222774 22nd July 2025 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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