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title: "Subject Knowledge Enhancement (SKE)"
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# Subject Knowledge Enhancement (SKE)

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6449fd5e-ca11-4aa0-aa0e-c28def1ee3b3

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## Summary

The Department for Education has awarded a contract for Subject Knowledge Enhancement (SKE) services, valued at £2,500,000. The procurement method used was an open procedure above the threshold. The contract period is from September 30, 2022, to March 31, 2023. The contract was awarded to multiple suppliers, including Archway Learning Trust, Birmingham City University, and others. The tender process was initiated on September 29, 2022, and the award was made on September 30, 2022.

This contract for Subject Knowledge Enhancement (SKE) services presents an opportunity for businesses in the education and training services sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate. Businesses with expertise in teacher supply strategies and ITT recruitment would be well-suited to compete. The contract covers various geographic locations, including British Oversea Territories, the United Kingdom, and Europe, providing a broad market for potential suppliers.

## Notice

Contract Award Notice for the Subject Knowledge Enhancement (SKE). SKE is a key part of the Department's teacher supply strategy and supports recruitment to ITT in hard-to-recruit subjects. It is for applicants who have a conditional offer of a place on an ITT programme. SKE programmes are designed to help these applicants gain the depth of subject knowledge needed to train to teach in their chosen subject.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d888ce1b-1d53-49db-9607-07a20e827c35 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Dec 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Sep 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Sep 2022 |
| Contract period | 29 Sep 2022 - 31 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,500,000 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 34 |
| Supplier names | AAA EUREKA MBITT SKE -SUBJECT KNOWLEDGE ENHANCEMENT CON_11786; ARCHWAY LEARNING TRUST -SUBJECT KNOWLEDGE ENHANCEMENT CON_11755; BARR BEACON SCITT -SUBJECT KNOWLEDGE ENHANCEMENT CON_11760; BCS, THE CHARTERED INSTITUTE FOR IT -SUBJECT KNOWLEDGE ENHANCEM; BIRMINGHAM CITY UNIVERSITY -SUBJECT KNOWLEDGE ENHANCEMENT CON_1; BRADFORD COLLEGE -SUBJECT KNOWLEDGE ENHANCEMENT CON_11764; CANTERBURY CHRIST CHURCH UNIVERSITY-SUBJECT KNOWLEDGE ENHANCEMEN; CARMEL COLLEGE -SUBJECT KNOWLEDGE ENHANCEMENT CON_11767; DELTA ACADEMIES TRUST -SUBJECT KNOWLEDGE ENHANCEMENT CON_11768; EDGE HILL UNIVERSITY-SUBJECT KNOWLEDGE ENHANCEMENT CON_11773; EQUALITAS PROFESSIONAL SERVICES LIMITED -SUBJECT KNOWLEDGE ENHAN; GLOUCESTERSHIRE ASSOCIATION OF SECONDARY HEADTEACHERS LTD -SUBJE; GORSE SCITT, THE GORSE ACADEMIES TRUST -SUBJECT KNOWLEDGE ENHAN; LEICESTERSHIRE SECONDARY SCITT -SUBJECT KNOWLEDGE ENHANCEMENT; LIVERPOOL HOPE UNIVERSITY -SUBJECT KNOWLEDGE ENHANCEMENT CON_117; LYDIATE LEARNING TRUST -SUBJECT KNOWLEDGE ENHANCEMENT CON_11784; NORTH EAST LEARNING TRUST -SUBJECT KNOWLEDGE ENHANCEMENT CON_11; PRIORY FEDERATION OF ACADEMIES-SUBJECT KNOWLEDGE ENHANCEMENT CON; ST MARY'S UNIVERSITY -SUBJECT KNOWLEDGE ENHANCEMENT CON; TEACH FIRST; TES INSTITUTE -SUBJECT KNOWLEDGE ENHANCEMENT CON_11798; THE POLESWORTH SCHOOL -SUBJECT KNOWLEDGE ENHANCEMENT CON_11795; THE SPANISH COURSE -SUBJECT KNOWLEDGE ENHANCEMENT CON_11791; UNIVERSITY OF BEDFORDSHIRE SUBJECT KNOWLEDGE ENHANCEMENT CON_11; UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM -SUBJECT KNOWLEDGE ENHANCEMENT CON_1178; UNIVERSITY OF BRIGHTON-SUBJECT KNOWLEDGE ENHANCEMENT CON_11780; UNIVERSITY OF CHESTER -SUBJECT KNOWLEDGE ENHANCEMENT CON_11778; UNIVERSITY OF CHICHESTER -SUBJECT KNOWLEDGE ENHANCEMENT CON_1177; UNIVERSITY OF EAST LONDON -SUBJECT KNOWLEDGE ENHANCEMENT CON_117; UNIVERSITY OF PORTSMOUTH -SUBJECT KNOWLEDGE ENHANCEMENT CON_1177; UNIVERSITY OF SUNDERLAND SUBJECT KNOWLEDGE ENHANCEMENT (RELAUNC; UNIVERSITY OF SUSSEX -SUBJECT KNOWLEDGE ENHANCEMENT CON_11766; UNIVERSITY OF WOLVERHAMPTON -SUBJECT KNOWLEDGE ENHANCEMENT CON_; YORKSHIRE AND HUMBER TEACHER TRAINING -SUBJECT KNOWLEDGE ENHANCE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 5 Dec 2022 at 17:09 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d888ce1b-1d53-49db-9607-07a20e827c35

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d888ce1b-1d53-49db-9607-07a20e827c35
  5th December 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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