--- title: "Professional development for mentors and coaches of practitioners in Further Education and Training" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-55593b92-b412-418c-97e8-469412a0107d" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-55593b92-b412-418c-97e8-469412a0107d" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-55593b92-b412-418c-97e8-469412a0107d.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-55593b92-b412-418c-97e8-469412a0107d.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "THE EDUCATION AND TRAINING FOUNDATION" published: "2021-03-23" --- # Professional development for mentors and coaches of practitioners in Further Education and Training Buyer: THE EDUCATION AND TRAINING FOUNDATION Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-55593b92-b412-418c-97e8-469412a0107d [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-55593b92-b412-418c-97e8-469412a0107d) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-55593b92-b412-418c-97e8-469412a0107d.json) ## Summary The Education and Training Foundation (ETF) is the buying organisation for a recently completed procurement process titled "Professional development for mentors and coaches of practitioners in Further Education and Training." This initiative falls within the education and training services category and took place in various regions across the United Kingdom, including North East, Yorkshire and the Humber, and London. The open tender process concluded on 26 June 2020, with the contract period running from 27 July 2020 to 31 March 2021. The value of the awarded contracts was £676,484. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses focusing on educational training and development, particularly those specialising in mentoring and coaching services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) may find this sector ripe for engagement, as the ETF seeks to enhance the quality of mentoring for new educators entering the Further Education landscape. Companies with expertise in professional development, tailored training programmes, or collaborative educational approaches would be well-positioned to compete for future contracts in this area. ## Notice The Education and Training Foundation (ETF) awarded three contracts for the professional development for mentors and coaches of teachers and trainers in the Further Education and Training sector. Research indicates that mentoring is "perhaps the most effective, form of supporting the professional development of beginning teachers" (Hobson et al, 2004, p.209) yet, there is further evidence to suggest that it is more likely to be beneficial for beginning teachers when mentors have undertaken a programme of mentoring preparation or education (Hobson, 2016).The ETF champion an approach to mentoring and coaching of teachers in the Further Education and Training sector which is developmental and nurturing in nature; which is rooted in collaboration and support; and which is adaptable to the individual needs of the mentee/coachee.The award of these contracts has enabled the development of a high quality mentoring training in the sector to support teachers - including those in the important early years of their careers - to develop and progress. The underlying aim of this support is to improve the retention of new teachers entering the Further Education and Training sector. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f3e311c0-df39-40ff-9995-2ed1c3345663 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 23 Mar 2021 | | Submission deadline | 26 Jun 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 10 Nov 2020 | | Contract period | 26 Jul 2020 - 31 Mar 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £676,484 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £676,484 | | 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 | 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) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 3 | | Supplier names | ALPHAPLUS CONSULTANCY; SHEFFIELD HALLAM UNIVERSITY; UNIVERSITY OF BRIGHTON | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80000000 - Education and training services ## Release History - 23 Mar 2021 at 17:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f3e311c0-df39-40ff-9995-2ed1c3345663 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f3e311c0-df39-40ff-9995-2ed1c3345663 23rd March 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR161616 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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