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title: "Evaluation of the Middle Managers Programme"
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# Evaluation of the Middle Managers Programme

Buyer: THE EDUCATION AND TRAINING FOUNDATION  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4f530da3-49b2-4261-83e4-39a0ef24eb26

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## Summary

The Education and Training Foundation is initiating a tender for the "Evaluation of the Middle Managers Programme", classified under research and development services. The procurement is currently in the tender stage, with closing submissions due by 28th November 2018. The contract, set to commence on 5th December 2018 and concluding on 30th September 2019, targets multiple regions across the United Kingdom, including the North East, Yorkshire and the Humber, and London. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, allowing a broad range of suppliers to participate.

This opportunity presents significant potential for businesses specialising in research consultancy and evaluation services. Companies with expertise in assessing educational programmes and a strong understanding of the further education sector will find this tender particularly suited to their capabilities. The contract is accessible to small and medium enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), encouraging a diverse array of firms to compete for this evaluation project.

## Notice

The ETF are seeking a supplier who will carry out an independent evaluation of our national middle managers programme, 'Leading from the Middle', commissioned in August 2018 ongoing until March 2019. This evaluation will investigate outcomes from the programme for the current year (2018/19). 'Leading from the Middle' aims to improve the professional effectiveness of those in middle leadership roles with responsibility and accountability for a functional area or curriculum department and the performance of a team within the FE and Training sectors. The programme is anticipated to motivate and inspire middle leaders to succeed in their careers through an innovative, personalised and flexible delivery model. Its learning approach is centred around the specific needs of the individual middle leader.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cdfb59ea-f908-44d8-89bf-d6c8eb030972 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Nov 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Nov 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 5 Dec 2018 - 30 Sep 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 | THE EDUCATION AND TRAINING FOUNDATION |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1W 9SP |
| 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 | Pimlico North |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 73110000 - Research services
- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services
- 73210000 - Research consultancy services
- 79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services

## Release History

- 7 Nov 2018 at 17:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cdfb59ea-f908-44d8-89bf-d6c8eb030972

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cdfb59ea-f908-44d8-89bf-d6c8eb030972
  7th November 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV155845
  NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the myTenders Web Site at the link provided.

## Notice URLs

- http://www.et-foundation.co.uk

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