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title: "Employer Support Package"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-6c676e59-36f5-4200-a20c-5bcf91eb3cdb"
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# Employer Support Package

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6c676e59-36f5-4200-a20c-5bcf91eb3cdb

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## Summary

The Department for Education has successfully completed a public procurement process for the "Employer Support Package," which aims to enhance the quality of technical education through T Level industry placements. This procurement falls under the education and training services category and was executed via an open procedure method. The contract, worth £287,750, became active on 1st September 2021 and will run until 31st August 2022. The procurement was finalised on 26th September 2021, and has particular relevance for entities operating within the United Kingdom, including British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, and the Isle of Man.

This tender presents significant business opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in educational support, training services, and organisational development. Companies that can effectively communicate the value of T Level placements to employers and enhance industry engagement will be well-positioned to compete in this space. Additionally, businesses experienced in delivering training and webinars could leverage this opportunity to further their growth and establish partnerships with educational institutions in the region.

## Notice

T Levels are at the heart of the drive to improve Technical Education. Every 16-19 year old student undertaking a T Level will be entitled to a high quality industry placement. While many employers understand apprenticeships and work experience, they are less certain about T Level Industry placements - what they entail, and how to work with students and providers to structure an appropriate placement. We need to ensure that employers are well informed and well-disposed to offer placements in the uncertain period as we emerge from the covid19 pandemic building on previous employer support package work in this area. Requirements include: - raising awareness of T levels and industry placement among employers, including targeting specific routes that are proving particularly problematic. - providing the department with intelligence on employer behaviour and employment patterns - updating existing guidance including with new materials where appropriate and identifying any new guidance that might be needed. - delivering online webinars which can be recorded and accessed at any time; - providing a dedicated response team

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ceedd3e8-598b-4296-96fe-0ddd3234850a |
| 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 | 6 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Jul 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Sep 2021 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2021 - 31 Aug 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £287,750 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £287,750 |
| 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 | 1 |
| Supplier names | STRATEGIC DEVELOPMENT NETWORK ENTERPRISES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 6 Oct 2021 at 12:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ceedd3e8-598b-4296-96fe-0ddd3234850a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ceedd3e8-598b-4296-96fe-0ddd3234850a
  6th October 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/dd480ddb-0cea-445b-9ae0-c8b3f683082f
  n/a

## Provenance

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