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title: "Invitation to Tender for the Full Induction Programme, to support early roll-out of the Early Career Framework"
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# Invitation to Tender for the Full Induction Programme, to support early roll-out of the Early Career Framework

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4fba2031-c355-427e-a9b8-05ca12fa1b36

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## Summary

The Department for Education has completed the tender process for the "Invitation to Tender for the Full Induction Programme," aimed at supporting the early roll-out of the Early Career Framework (ECF). This procurement falls under the education and training services category, with a total contract value of £4,100,894.37. The contract period commenced on 1st November 2019 and will conclude on 30th September 2022. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and the tender period ended on 9th August 2019. The services are to be delivered across various regions in the North East, North West, and Yorkshire and the Humber in the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses within the education sector, particularly those providing training services, curriculum development, and support for early career educators. Companies, especially small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), are encouraged to consider this contract as it aligns with their capabilities. By engaging in this workflow, businesses can enhance their visibility and strengthen their market presence while contributing to the professional development of early career teachers in the UK.

## Notice

The services consist of a range of products including curriculum and materials which have been designed to support the strengthened induction of early career teachers underpinned by the Early Career Framework (ECF). The services also cover the provision of quality assured training that will be made accessible to Early Career Teachers and their mentors which will enable participants to develop a deep understanding of all of the ECF.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9516d8af-bf45-4440-8b38-e57c14c35ea8 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Nov 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Aug 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Oct 2019 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2019 - 30 Sep 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £4,100,894 |
| 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 | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 4 |
| Supplier names | AMBITION INSTITUTE; EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT TRUST; TEACH FIRST; UCL CONSULTANTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 20 Nov 2019 at 15:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9516d8af-bf45-4440-8b38-e57c14c35ea8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9516d8af-bf45-4440-8b38-e57c14c35ea8
  20th November 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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