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title: "STEM International Teacher Recruitment - 2019/20 Pilot"
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# STEM International Teacher Recruitment - 2019/20 Pilot

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-518e59cb-2367-405b-a345-e5c74fe562d5

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## Summary

The Department for Education (DfE) has successfully completed the procurement process for the "STEM International Teacher Recruitment - 2019/20 Pilot." This contract involves education and training services, aimed at testing the recruitment of international teachers from specific countries to address teacher shortages in the UK. The procurement was executed through a selective method, with a total contract value of £157,560. The contract commenced on 1st July 2019 and is set to conclude on 31st July 2020. The tender period ended on 30th June 2019, which marks the key deadline for submissions.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses focused on recruitment and teacher training services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies with expertise in international recruitment, educational support, and acclimatisation services would be well-suited to compete for similar future contracts. Engaging in this initiative aligns with the growing demand for quality education and teaching staff in the UK, especially in key subjects and areas facing challenges in teacher supply.

## Notice

The Department for Education (DfE) supports schools in training and recruiting the teachers needed to deliver educational excellence. It recognises that the strengthening economy and growth in pupil numbers make the situation more challenging and that this is more acute in certain subjects (such as maths, physics and modern foreign languages in secondary schools or areas of the country. The DfE is looking to test the recruitment of international teachers from Jamaica and South Africa, and in computer science, to test the viability of recruitment from new markets and fill gaps within the domestic supply pipeline. The supplier will be required to deliver the following: * Collaborate with acclimatisation provider throughout delivery * Recruit, interview, place and support international teachers * Support schools through contract and employment setup * Support teachers post commencement of employment

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d29af063-e4fb-4bfa-8f0c-89468222e60d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Dec 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Jun 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Jun 2019 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2019 - 31 Jul 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £157,560 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £157,560 |
| 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 | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M60 7RA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Piccadilly |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | A-DAY CONSULTANTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 30 Dec 2019 at 09:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d29af063-e4fb-4bfa-8f0c-89468222e60d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d29af063-e4fb-4bfa-8f0c-89468222e60d
  30th December 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ccf6a1b5-acee-45ca-a71a-30980699d533
  Redacted Contract

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