--- title: "Cambridgeshire County Council Opportunity Area Foundation Teacher Training Programme" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-495c84af-2907-472a-929e-bc1ff9c3c167" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-495c84af-2907-472a-929e-bc1ff9c3c167" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-495c84af-2907-472a-929e-bc1ff9c3c167.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-495c84af-2907-472a-929e-bc1ff9c3c167.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "LGSS" published: "2018-05-21" --- # Cambridgeshire County Council Opportunity Area Foundation Teacher Training Programme Buyer: LGSS Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-495c84af-2907-472a-929e-bc1ff9c3c167 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-495c84af-2907-472a-929e-bc1ff9c3c167) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-495c84af-2907-472a-929e-bc1ff9c3c167.json) ## Summary The Cambridgeshire County Council is currently conducting a procurement process for the Foundation Teacher Training Programme, aimed at recruiting 20 trainees in the Fenland and East Cambridgeshire Opportunity Area. This tender, issued by LGSS, is classified under the education and training services category and has an estimated value of £213,000. The procurement method is open, allowing for a transparent competition. Interested providers must submit their applications by 15th June 2018, as the tender period is actively open for submissions. The contract is expected to commence on 1st September 2018 and run until 30th September 2021, with the training being primarily school-based and leading to Qualified Teacher Status. This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses engaged in educational services, particularly those with a proven track record in teacher training. Organisations that are accredited teacher training providers and possess relevant experience in overcoming educational barriers specific to the region would be ideally positioned to compete. Additionally, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to apply, making this a potential avenue for business growth and expansion in the education sector. ## Notice The Fenland and East Cambridgeshire Opportunity Area is inviting providers to provide a Foundation Teacher Training Programme for 20 trainees. The successful provider will need to demonstrate exceptional, relevant skill to provide teacher training and an understanding of the specific barriers and challenges in the area. The successful provider will design and deliver a high-quality teacher training programme, aimed primarily (not exclusively) at those who are already working as teaching assistants in local schools. The training will be school-based and lead to Qualified Teacher Status. The successful provider will be required to recruit and select the trainees for the programme and the placement schools. The successful provider must be an accredited teacher training provider. Any staff who will be working in schools, must have a valid DBS check. If there are any staff changes, new staff will also require a DBS checks and Cambridgeshire County Council must be notified of these changes. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6f891357-c863-4b43-867a-79ba44e6f1cb | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | 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 | 21 May 2018 | | Submission deadline | 15 Jun 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Aug 2018 - 30 Sep 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £213,000 | | 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 | LGSS | | Locality | CAMBRIDGE | | Post town | Cambridge | | Postcode | CB3 0AP | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | | ITL 3 | TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC | | Local authority | Cambridge | | Electoral ward | Castle | | Westminster constituency | Cambridge | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80000000 - Education and training services ## Release History - 21 May 2018 at 11:49 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6f891357-c863-4b43-867a-79ba44e6f1cb - 21 May 2018 at 11:46 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6f891357-c863-4b43-867a-79ba44e6f1cb ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6f891357-c863-4b43-867a-79ba44e6f1cb 21st May 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=40f6d420-5753-e811-80eb-005056b64545&p=4d8cb5a5-74dc-e511-810e-000c29c9ba21 Apply on line ## Notice URLs - https://www.lgss.co.uk/about/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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