--- title: "FURTHER EDUCATION (FE) CATALYST LEARNING PROJECT" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-69c923cd-daab-43fb-aa54-1d8c9d8a3cb0" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-69c923cd-daab-43fb-aa54-1d8c9d8a3cb0" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-69c923cd-daab-43fb-aa54-1d8c9d8a3cb0.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-69c923cd-daab-43fb-aa54-1d8c9d8a3cb0.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "WEST YORKSHIRE CONSORTIUM OF COLLEGES" published: "2021-12-08" --- # FURTHER EDUCATION (FE) CATALYST LEARNING PROJECT Buyer: WEST YORKSHIRE CONSORTIUM OF COLLEGES Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-69c923cd-daab-43fb-aa54-1d8c9d8a3cb0 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-69c923cd-daab-43fb-aa54-1d8c9d8a3cb0) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-69c923cd-daab-43fb-aa54-1d8c9d8a3cb0.json) ## Summary The West Yorkshire Consortium of Colleges (WYCC) is initiating the "Further Education (FE) Catalyst Learning Project" aimed at enhancing the professional development of the FE workforce following successful funding from the Department for Education. The tender is currently open under the open procurement method, with a deadline for submissions on 10th December 2021 at 12 noon. The project is classified under education and training services, with specific themes for resource development including digitalisation, Socratic questioning, blended learning, problem solving, and starter activities. The contract period will run from 4th January 2022 to 31st March 2022, with all activities based in Leeds, Yorkshire and the Humber. This opportunity presents a significant prospect for businesses specialising in educational services, training resource development, and digital learning solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) focusing on staff training, pedagogical strategies, or educational technology are particularly well-suited to participate. Interested providers should register on the WYCC's In-Tend procurement portal to submit their applications and contribute tailored solutions that can meet the specified themes, thereby enhancing the learning environment across further education institutions. ## Notice West Yorkshire Consortium of Colleges (WYCC) has been successful in their bid to receive funding from the Department for Education (DfE) Further Education Professional Development Grants (FEPDG) that will strengthen the professional development and progression of the FE workforce. As such, WYCC are seeking Knowledge Facilitators to develop and deliver tailored resources from which curriculum leaders can implement and replicate teachings. Content will be based on the following five themes ('LOTS'): 1. Digitalisation within the classroom 2. Socratic Questioning to meet the needs of individual learners 3. Blended learning, VLE to aid classroom learning 4. Problem solving (creating tasks that develop learners' ability to problem solve) 5. Starter activities and plenaries (how can these be used to sequence learning and highlight gaps) ADDENDUM: Due to an insufficient number of applications previously received, the deadline for the following lots has been revised to Friday 10th December at 12noon. -Socratic Questioning -Blended learning, VLE to aid classroom learning -Problem solving Evaluation for the lots covering digitalisation within the classroom and starter activities and plenaries is currently underway and bidders will be notified of the outcome in due course. No further proposals can be accepted in relation to these two lots. Additional information: Please log into the WYCC's In-Tend procurement portal at www.in-tendhost.co.uk/wycc/aspx/Home and look for reference WYCCFE01. Registration on the portal is free of charge if you or your company is not yet registered. Funding Type (WEFO or EU) : DfE Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/40dba999-7385-401e-9e48-1d9429fcc2ec | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 8 Dec 2021 | | Submission deadline | 10 Dec 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 4 Jan 2022 - 31 Mar 2022 | | 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 | WEST YORKSHIRE CONSORTIUM OF COLLEGES | | Locality | LEEDS | | Post town | Leeds | | Postcode | LS2 8BL | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | | ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire | | ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds | | Local authority | Leeds | | Electoral ward | Little London & Woodhouse | | Westminster constituency | Leeds Central and Headingley | | Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80000000 - Education and training services - 80511000 - Staff training services ## Release History - 8 Dec 2021 at 14:46 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/40dba999-7385-401e-9e48-1d9429fcc2ec - 8 Dec 2021 at 14:45 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/40dba999-7385-401e-9e48-1d9429fcc2ec - 8 Dec 2021 at 14:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/40dba999-7385-401e-9e48-1d9429fcc2ec ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/40dba999-7385-401e-9e48-1d9429fcc2ec 8th December 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/WYCC/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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