--- title: "Independent Technical Education Advisers" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-43b33f1f-0203-4200-b645-db6956a6a726" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-43b33f1f-0203-4200-b645-db6956a6a726" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-43b33f1f-0203-4200-b645-db6956a6a726.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-43b33f1f-0203-4200-b645-db6956a6a726.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION" published: "2017-08-15" --- # Independent Technical Education Advisers Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-43b33f1f-0203-4200-b645-db6956a6a726 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-43b33f1f-0203-4200-b645-db6956a6a726) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-43b33f1f-0203-4200-b645-db6956a6a726.json) ## Summary The Department for Education is currently conducting a procurement process for Independent Technical Education Advisers, aimed at supporting three areas of policy implementation within the education sector. This open tender was published on 4th August 2017, with submissions closing on 31st August 2017. The project falls under the industry category of education and training services. Successful applications will be part of a contract period commencing on 25th September 2017 and extending until 31st July 2019. Interested parties must be registered members of the Education and Children's Social Care Dynamic Purchasing System (ECSC DPS) to apply, requiring careful attention to eligibility and skill set categories. This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that possess expertise in educational policy and advisory services. Businesses with a strong background in education consultancy, technical advising, or training services will find this tender particularly suited to their competencies. By partnering with the Department for Education, successful bidders will enhance their reputation and potentially expand their portfolios within the public sector. ## Notice DfE is inviting applications to work as Independent Technical Education Advisers, on three areas of policy implementation. See 'Attachments' for a full description. Additional information: Important Note - Registering on Redimo2 and the DPS . The procurement for Independent Technical Education Advisers will be managed via the 'Education and Children's Social Care' Dynamic Purchasing System (ECSC DPS) and you will need to be an approved member of the ECSC DPS prior to the tender being issued. Please follow the guidance carefully and ensure you have received notification of your organisations 'registered' status with the Department for Education before applying to join the ECSC DPS, additionally you should allow at least 6 full working days for your application to join the ECSC DPS to be processed. It is also crucial that you select the appropriate ECSC DPS skill set categories within your account profile that identify the services you can deliver as opportunities are only issued to approved ECSC DPS members which have selected the skill set categories that match those of the requirement. Please pay careful attention to the guidance (see link) as these which will guide you through both the DFE registration and ECSC DPS application process. Completed applications should be sent through the Redimo system. For any enquiries please contact commercial.contactpoint@education.gov.uk ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7a024023-262b-4f9d-89d0-3934ed7626d9 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Dynamic | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 15 Aug 2017 | | Submission deadline | 7 Sep 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 24 Sep 2017 - 31 Jul 2019 | | 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 | Active | | 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 - 15 Aug 2017 at 20:03 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7a024023-262b-4f9d-89d0-3934ed7626d9 - 7 Aug 2017 at 09:14 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7a024023-262b-4f9d-89d0-3934ed7626d9 - 4 Aug 2017 at 12:38 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7a024023-262b-4f9d-89d0-3934ed7626d9 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7a024023-262b-4f9d-89d0-3934ed7626d9 15th August 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2294ecbd-2583-4193-91dc-f1911830d264 Description - https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-education/about/procurement Registering on the DfE Dynamic Purchasing System ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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