--- title: "Initial Training for Educational Psychologists" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-3227a75a-a43c-41c3-bdf6-20a620ab4a44" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3227a75a-a43c-41c3-bdf6-20a620ab4a44" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3227a75a-a43c-41c3-bdf6-20a620ab4a44.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3227a75a-a43c-41c3-bdf6-20a620ab4a44.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION" published: "2018-12-17" --- # Initial Training for Educational Psychologists Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3227a75a-a43c-41c3-bdf6-20a620ab4a44 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3227a75a-a43c-41c3-bdf6-20a620ab4a44) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3227a75a-a43c-41c3-bdf6-20a620ab4a44.json) ## Summary The Department for Education is initiating a tender titled "Initial Training for Educational Psychologists," focused on delivering educational and training services in England. This process is currently in the planning stage, with a crucial milestone being the engagement end date set for 15 March 2019. The expected contract delivery dates span from September 2019 to August 2025, aiming to introduce at least 206 new educational psychologists annually over three cohorts. A supplier engagement day is scheduled in London on 17 January 2019, where potential providers can further understand the requirements, ensuring they are well-prepared for this opportunity. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the education sector, particularly those involved in educational training and recruitment. Companies that specialise in developing training programmes, managing placements, or providing accredited courses would be particularly well-suited to compete. Additionally, businesses seeking to make a positive impact in the educational field could leverage this opportunity to contribute to the training of educational psychologists in England, thereby fostering growth and collaboration with local authorities. ## Notice The Authority has a requirement to deliver up to at least 206 new educational psychologists per year into the market over three annual cohorts. The Contractors shall be responsible for all activities in delivering new Educational Psychologists, including: 1. Recruitment of suitable trainees; 2. Delivery of a level 8 Doctoral training course, including at least one trainee placement in a Local Authority in England, accredited to HCPC standards; 3. Recruiting and management of Local Authorities to provide suitable placements in Educational Psychology; 4. Payment to trainees of Authority provided bursaries; 5. Ensuring trainees work for a Local Authority within England for at least two years after completing the programme. Additional information: The Authority will hold a supplier engagement day, currently planned for 17 Jan 2019 in London. The purpose of the day is to allow potential providers to provide feedback on the Authority's requirements and to inform the Authority's approach to market. To register your interest in the event, please email Edpsychs.nctl@education.gov.uk and include the names and contact details of your attendees (including phone numbers). Please note, a maximum of two attendees can attend per potential provider. Upon receipt of your expression of interest, the Authority will provide a draft copy of the requirement's specification for comment. Please note, in order to attend the engagement day, potential providers are not required to currently hold HCPC accreditation; the Authority will allow enough time for a new provider to gain HCPC accreditation before teaching of the first cohort commences. Please note, for any questions on the 17th, 18th and 19th of December, please contact varick.harrison@education.gov.uk. Expected delivery dates are academic years 20-23, with an option to extend for an additional fourth cohort, subject to the Authority's sole discretion. Expected contract dates are 09/19-08/25. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9b1f8632-b567-4780-848b-d30afcc47ac7 | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 17 Dec 2018 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 15 Mar 2019 | | 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 | 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80000000 - Education and training services ## Release History - 17 Dec 2018 at 16:43 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9b1f8632-b567-4780-848b-d30afcc47ac7 - 17 Dec 2018 at 16:25 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9b1f8632-b567-4780-848b-d30afcc47ac7 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9b1f8632-b567-4780-848b-d30afcc47ac7 17th December 2018 - 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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