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title: "EVALUATION OF THE TEACHING AND LEADERSHIP INNOVATION FUND"
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# EVALUATION OF THE TEACHING AND LEADERSHIP INNOVATION FUND

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-47d0b0a2-118a-4a15-91eb-b25744b4331a

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Department for Education, which is seeking evaluation services for the Teaching and Leadership Innovation Fund (TLIF). The contract, titled "EVALUATION OF THE TEACHING AND LEADERSHIP INNOVATION FUND," falls under the research and development services category. The procurement is currently complete, having been awarded to the National Foundation for Educational Research for a total value of £1,500,000. The contract commenced on 1st November 2017 and will run until 31st December 2021. The procurement method used was an open procedure, which is applicable for contracts below a specific threshold.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for firms specialising in educational research and evaluations, particularly those with expertise in assessing educational programmes and associated impacts. Companies that focus on providing consultancy services in educational reform, leadership development, and teacher training would be well-positioned to compete for similar tenders in the future. Additionally, the opportunity for engaging in economic evaluations related to educational initiatives is particularly relevant for businesses aiming to enhance their market presence in the educational sector.

## Notice

The Contractor shall use all reasonable endeavours to achieve the following aims: * Assess the effectiveness and impact of the fund overall * Assess the effectiveness and impact of the individual projects or programmes funded by TLIF The Contractor shall use all reasonable endeavours to achieve the following objectives: * Evaluation of impact against the six key long-term outcomes o An improved quality of teachers and effective teaching in classrooms o Improved quality of leaders at all levels o Improved career progression of teachers and leaders o Improved retention of teachers and leaders o An improved evidence base on what works in leadership development and teacher CPD, including value for money o A professional development and leadership development market that meets the needs of schools in challenging circumstances * Evaluation of processes, generating learning to inform continued improvement throughout the life of the fund, as well as for future DfE projects * Economic evaluation to measure the extent to which the fund has provided value for money above funding the schools directly

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/04f2e564-2225-438a-9b8c-c49f7c5b597d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Jan 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Aug 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Oct 2017 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2017 - 31 Dec 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,500,000 |
| 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 | NATIONAL FOUNDATION FOR EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 31 Jan 2018 at 10:28 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/04f2e564-2225-438a-9b8c-c49f7c5b597d
- 28 Nov 2017 at 12:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/04f2e564-2225-438a-9b8c-c49f7c5b597d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/04f2e564-2225-438a-9b8c-c49f7c5b597d
  31st January 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/a2f08db0-ca90-4b13-857e-6be6465ec6c6
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