--- title: "OTLA phase 8 - action research for English, ESOL and Essential Digital Skills teachers in the Further Education and Training sector" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-5107a791-64c8-4452-8d5a-1fcfa7de67d8" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5107a791-64c8-4452-8d5a-1fcfa7de67d8" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5107a791-64c8-4452-8d5a-1fcfa7de67d8.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5107a791-64c8-4452-8d5a-1fcfa7de67d8.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THE EDUCATION AND TRAINING FOUNDATION" published: "2021-05-11" --- # OTLA phase 8 - action research for English, ESOL and Essential Digital Skills teachers in the Further Education and Training sector Buyer: THE EDUCATION AND TRAINING FOUNDATION Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5107a791-64c8-4452-8d5a-1fcfa7de67d8 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5107a791-64c8-4452-8d5a-1fcfa7de67d8) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5107a791-64c8-4452-8d5a-1fcfa7de67d8.json) ## Summary The Education and Training Foundation is conducting a tender for the project titled "OTLA phase 8 - action research for English, ESOL and Essential Digital Skills teachers in the Further Education and Training sector". This procurement falls under the education and training services industry and is located across multiple regions in the United Kingdom, including the North East, London, and the South West. The tender is currently in the active phase, with a deadline for submissions set for 1st June 2021 at 12:00. The contract is expected to commence on 14th June 2021 and will run until 31st March 2024, with an estimated value of £1,485,000. The procurement method specified is an open procedure, allowing for a broad range of applicants to participate. This opportunity presents significant prospects for growth, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community sector enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in education and training services. Companies with expertise in action research, professional development programmes, or digital skills training would be well-positioned to bid for this tender. Engaging in this project can help such businesses enhance their visibility and establish valuable partnerships within the Further Education sector, ultimately contributing to long-term sustainability and development. ## Notice This tender relates to the programme, Outstanding Teaching Learning and Assessment (OTLA) phase 8 - action research for English teachers in the Further Education and Training (FE) sector. OTLA is one of the ETF's longest running programmes of Continuing Professional Development (CPD).1 The nature and format of the programme have evolved over time, but it continues to be based around a set of central principles:There is an overall focus on improving outcomes for learnersThere is collaboration within and across providersActivity is research informed and draws on appropriate expertiseIt takes place over a sustained period of timeActivity is evaluated to assess the impact on learners ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ddc251d4-82a3-47a0-aaa0-9090c95ce6e8 | | 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 | 11 May 2021 | | Submission deadline | 1 Jun 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 13 Jun 2021 - 31 Mar 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,485,000 | | 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 | 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 - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80000000 - Education and training services ## Release History - 11 May 2021 at 16:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ddc251d4-82a3-47a0-aaa0-9090c95ce6e8 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ddc251d4-82a3-47a0-aaa0-9090c95ce6e8 11th May 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY161954 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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