--- title: "National Computing SCITT" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-36634a19-3206-417c-a12b-b851c21f4855" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-36634a19-3206-417c-a12b-b851c21f4855" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-36634a19-3206-417c-a12b-b851c21f4855.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-36634a19-3206-417c-a12b-b851c21f4855.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION" published: "2018-07-05" --- # National Computing SCITT Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-36634a19-3206-417c-a12b-b851c21f4855 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-36634a19-3206-417c-a12b-b851c21f4855) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-36634a19-3206-417c-a12b-b851c21f4855.json) ## Summary The National Computing SCITT procurement process is currently in the planning stage, initiated by the Department for Education. The opportunity focuses on establishing a school-centred initial teacher training provider with a national presence, specifically in computing. Key dates include the engagement end date set for 23 July 2018, with interested organisations encouraged to submit a completed questionnaire by 8 am on that date. The contract falls under the education and training services industry, with potential delivery locations extending across the United Kingdom and beyond. This tender presents a significant growth opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) specialising in educational services. Businesses experienced in teacher training, curriculum development, and technology integration in education would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging in this procurement process may lead to valuable partnerships and a chance to influence the future of computing education in the UK. ## Notice See 'Attachments' for full description. The Department for Education is exploring potential options to support the formation of a school-centred initial teacher training (SCITT) provider with national reach specialising in the recruitment and delivery of computing initial teacher training. We are not committing to undertake any formal commissioning activity resulting from this notice although we may use the information gathered via this process to support any future commercial activity. Additional information: Interested organisations should complete the attached questionnaire and submit it to Contact.NCSCITT@education.gov.uk by 8am, 23 July 2018. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d4ae20e2-4a78-4dfc-bc11-d22af7d5da1b | | 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 | 5 Jul 2018 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 23 Jul 2018 | | 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 - 5 Jul 2018 at 13:47 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d4ae20e2-4a78-4dfc-bc11-d22af7d5da1b - 5 Jul 2018 at 09:12 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d4ae20e2-4a78-4dfc-bc11-d22af7d5da1b - 5 Jul 2018 at 08:46 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d4ae20e2-4a78-4dfc-bc11-d22af7d5da1b - 4 Jul 2018 at 14:51 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d4ae20e2-4a78-4dfc-bc11-d22af7d5da1b - 4 Jul 2018 at 10:11 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d4ae20e2-4a78-4dfc-bc11-d22af7d5da1b ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d4ae20e2-4a78-4dfc-bc11-d22af7d5da1b 5th July 2018 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b6099cdc-664e-4013-845c-557942761b59 Questionnaire - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d007ff20-23bb-4d57-8117-904819dcc4c4 Description and further information - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4b47acaa-552d-46ac-8b84-e2242b8591dd Description and further information - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/964c4423-528d-4940-9096-75f2c0910525 Description and further information - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/660f665d-b607-4b27-ac23-c39e4a12670b Questionnaire - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/55d27705-827d-4a47-a871-0b03abd28c3b Questionnaire ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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