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title: "Evaluation of the ITT Reforms con_28531"
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# Evaluation of the ITT Reforms con_28531

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2e127703-6fb3-4dff-8978-92416911c6d6

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## Summary

The Department for Education has completed a procurement process for the "Evaluation of the ITT Reforms," focusing on the evaluation of Initial Teacher Training reforms implemented in September 2024. This procurement falls under the industry category of Research and Development services, with an estimated contract value of £432,250. The contract has been awarded to ALMA ECONOMICS LIMITED, and spans from 17th September 2025 to 31st March 2028. The procurement method used was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The evaluation services will be delivered across multiple regions, including the British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom.

This contract offers substantial opportunities for businesses involved in research and consultancy services. SMEs and VCSEs are particularly suitable to compete in this tender, taking advantage of the focused nature of the project related to educational reform evaluations. By delivering valuable insights into ITT reform efficacy, participating businesses can establish themselves as key players in educational consultancy, potentially opening doors to further public sector engagements and contributing to professional growth and sector influence.

## Notice

To commission a supplier to deliver an evaluation of the reforms made to Initial Teacher Training (ITT) recommended by the ITT Market Review (Initial teacher training (ITT) market review: overview - GOV.UK), which have first been implemented in ITT courses starting in September 2024. It is anticipated that the evaluation will run from September 2025 until March 2028

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2bd71ab9-004d-4a34-81cc-f866ed579044 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Jul 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 16 Sep 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £432,250 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £432,250 |
| 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 | ALMA ECONOMICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 20 Oct 2025 at 08:52 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2bd71ab9-004d-4a34-81cc-f866ed579044
- 22 Sep 2025 at 12:29 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2bd71ab9-004d-4a34-81cc-f866ed579044

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2bd71ab9-004d-4a34-81cc-f866ed579044
  20th October 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/89bafd09-6b78-4bef-8d6b-f3293830cd6b
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