--- title: "Research into workforce capacity & capability linked to embedding maths & English in vocational/ tec" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-508722ff-ef16-4058-b456-e213a0e5f018" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-508722ff-ef16-4058-b456-e213a0e5f018" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-508722ff-ef16-4058-b456-e213a0e5f018.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-508722ff-ef16-4058-b456-e213a0e5f018.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THE EDUCATION AND TRAINING FOUNDATION" published: "2019-08-21" --- # Research into workforce capacity & capability linked to embedding maths & English in vocational/ tec Buyer: THE EDUCATION AND TRAINING FOUNDATION Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-508722ff-ef16-4058-b456-e213a0e5f018 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-508722ff-ef16-4058-b456-e213a0e5f018) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-508722ff-ef16-4058-b456-e213a0e5f018.json) ## Summary The Education and Training Foundation is currently conducting an open tender process for a research project titled "Research into workforce capacity & capability linked to embedding maths & English in vocational/ tec." The procurement focuses on research services within the education and training sector, with an emphasis on enhancing the delivery of embedded maths and English skills in vocational education. The tender period ends on 12 September 2019, with the contract scheduled to commence on 23 September 2019 and conclude on 31 March 2020. Interested parties should note the locations where services are required span various regions across the United Kingdom. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialised in educational research, consultancy, and training services, particularly those with experience in vocational education and teacher training. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) as well as Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate. Companies that can demonstrate expertise in assessing educational needs and delivering effective training solutions will be well-positioned to compete for this contract, contributing to the advancement of teaching capabilities in the Further Education sector. ## Notice The ETF are seeking a tenderer to explore workforce needs and capability around the embedding and the teaching of embedded maths and English skills in the post-16 Further Education (FE) sector. This research project aims to establish: -The number of vocational/technical teachers currently required to embed maths and English in vocational/technical programmes at Entry Levels, Levels 1 and 2 - including to what extent these are different teachers from those who will teach T Levels. -How maths and English is currently embedded in vocational/technical programmes at Levels 1 and 2. Has this changed, and is specific support required? -To what extent are vocational/ technical teachers responsible for teaching Functional Skills and to what extent do they work in partnership with subject teachers? -What training needs are there, specifically for vocational/technical teachers teaching programmes at Entry Levels, Levels 1 and 2? (including how much, what kind of support is needed, and in what format?) ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a4990f27-f949-4041-b0a4-26d49f161421 | | 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 | 21 Aug 2019 | | Submission deadline | 12 Sep 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 22 Sep 2019 - 31 Mar 2020 | | 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 - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 73110000 - Research services - 73210000 - Research consultancy services - 79310000 - Market research services - 80000000 - Education and training services - 80400000 - Adult and other education services ## Release History - 21 Aug 2019 at 16:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a4990f27-f949-4041-b0a4-26d49f161421 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a4990f27-f949-4041-b0a4-26d49f161421 21st August 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG157978 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 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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