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title: "Initial Training For Educational Psychologists (ITEP) (RFx101)"
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# Initial Training For Educational Psychologists (ITEP) (RFx101)

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6cd7b57b-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

The Department for Education is launching a procurement process for "Initial Training For Educational Psychologists (ITEP)", categorised under educational services. This tender is currently in the Award stage, following the publication of the contract notice on 12 May 2017. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, indicating that any interested party can submit a bid. The contract period commenced on 1 September 2015 and extends to 30 June 2021, with a contract value estimated at £21,790,000. This opportunity aims to recruit 150 trainees per year and ensure the delivery of high-quality educational psychology training across various regions in England, including the north, midlands, and southern parts, with particular emphasis on London.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in educational and training services, especially those with expertise in delivering accredited training programmes. Companies that specialise in educational psychology training, placement provision, or have innovative training methods that align with the Health and Care Professions Council standards would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, making this an inclusive opportunity for diverse training providers looking to expand their market presence in the educational sector.

## Notice

The contract with the incumbent supplier expires on 31 August 2015 and a new contract is being tendered to enable recruitment activity from September 2015 of a new intake for academic year 2016/17. NCTL is therefore seeking a national training provider(s) to: * deliver the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) accredited (or equivalent) doctorate level, initial training for educational psychologists to ensure a continual flow of newly qualified educational psychologists to the workforce in England. * the programme will run on a three year cycle, and will include, year one university based with short practice placements, in years two and three trainees will work in an educational psychology service, alongside a senior educational psychologists on practice placement. * the successful contractor (s) will need to deliver a continual supply of newly qualified educational psychologists to the workforce in England until 2019-20, with an option to for an additional intake from September 18 to be completed by 2021 subject to The Secretary of State priorities. This means: * recruitment of 150 trainees on to ITEP in England starting in 2016 and a further intake of 150 starting in 2017 * the provision of high quality practice placements, that meet the HCPC and professions Practice Placement Partnership Framework standards, for all ITEP NCTL funded trainees in all three years as per course requirements. * A regional spread of training provision across the north, midlands and southern (including London) England. See 'Attachments' for further details. Additional information: Registration for the procurement. This procurement will be run through an e-procurement system Redimo2. Redimo2 is used for contracting for works, goods and services that are awarded following an electronic competitive tendering process. Registration allows organisations to e-tender for procurement opportunities. If your organisation is interested in participating in this procurement (RFx101) you will need to register on Redimo2 (If you are not already). Please register at https://www.gov.uk/nctl-e-procurement-system-redimo NB (This will be an open tender published through the 80000000 (educational services) classification code. Therefore to ensure notification when this opportunity goes live, please ensure that you register against this code.) Please e-mail our helpdesk mailto:commercial.admin@education.gsi.gov.uk if you have any queries with registering your details on Redimo2. Once the Invitation to Tender is launched it will be visible for bidders to respond. This Invitation to Tender is due to be launched on Friday 22 May 2015. All Tender documentation will be made available from Redimo2 and Bidders should ensure that they have read all documentation prior to submitting a response. All bidders may be required to sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement before key documents can be released via REDIMO. Bidders will be notified via REDIMO should this be required. Where appropriate, the successful bidder will be required to deliver a Deed of Guarantee at the same time as the execution of the Agreement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b466174e-b2a0-4da4-8790-583aa2457cbe |
| 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 | 12 May 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Jun 2015 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Aug 2015 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2015 - 30 Aug 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £21,790,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £14,500,000 |
| 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 | NOTTINGHAM |
| Post town | Nottingham |
| Postcode | NG8 1DH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF14 Nottingham |
| Local authority | Nottingham |
| Electoral ward | Lenton & Wollaton East |
| Westminster constituency | Nottingham South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | THE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE LONDON; UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 12 May 2017 at 12:33 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b466174e-b2a0-4da4-8790-583aa2457cbe
- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:16 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b466174e-b2a0-4da4-8790-583aa2457cbe

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b466174e-b2a0-4da4-8790-583aa2457cbe
  12th May 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/41ddd495-465a-48ac-ac8a-2defb4dcee3d
  Full advert
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/9a6c07d1-9b48-483b-97f3-baba3b252709
  Contract
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/8ffd92b0-524c-4bfa-9e9c-00ba7a1cd52f
  Contract
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f72e5f50-ec10-45fc-ad30-e78d28207c14
  Full advert
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/a558ec52-d591-43cc-88e5-a7efe3726d9c
  Contract
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/550989df-7fce-4d4d-be97-f63344bccbb1
  Contract

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/nctl-e-procurement-system-redimo

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