--- title: "Generation 2 Wave 3 T Levels" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-6f73706e-03f4-4666-a9d9-1cc304364958" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6f73706e-03f4-4666-a9d9-1cc304364958" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6f73706e-03f4-4666-a9d9-1cc304364958.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6f73706e-03f4-4666-a9d9-1cc304364958.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "INSTITUTE FOR APPRENTICESHIPS AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION" published: "2024-09-03" --- # Generation 2 Wave 3 T Levels Buyer: INSTITUTE FOR APPRENTICESHIPS AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6f73706e-03f4-4666-a9d9-1cc304364958 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6f73706e-03f4-4666-a9d9-1cc304364958) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6f73706e-03f4-4666-a9d9-1cc304364958.json) ## Summary A new tender process titled "Generation 2 Wave 3 T Levels" has been initiated by the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (IfATE). This procurement, classified under the "Education and training services" industry category (CPV code 80000000), aims to support technical education across various sectors including Engineering and Manufacturing, Management and Administration, Finance, and Accounting. The procurement stage is currently active, and significant dates include a market engagement event on 11th September 2024, and a tender period ending on 31st March 2025. The tender applies to England, with the contract period stretching from 28th November 2025 to 31st July 2035. This procurement is conducted as a public services concession contract governed by the Procurement Act 2023, with a total estimated value of £40,840,000. This tender provides a substantial opportunity for businesses, particularly SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), to expand into the education and training sector. By participating in the Generation 2 Wave 3 T Levels procurement process, businesses can align themselves with national education initiatives and benefit from long-term contracts. Companies specialising in technical education, engineering, management, finance, and administrative training would find this tender particularly advantageous. The engagement event and one-to-one sessions offer valuable insights into the commercial principles and procurement strategy, encouraging well-prepared and competitive bids. ## Notice The purpose of this notice is to initiate market engagement, and it is not being used as a call for competition. This PIN is intended to: 1. Inform the market of the upcoming procurement process for the Generation 2, Wave 3 T Levels, being commissioned by the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (IfATE) (and therefore enable the market/potential suppliers to begin to plan for this); and 2. Advise as to the upcoming market engagement event via Microsoft Teams on 11th September 2024 at 4pm, which will include a presentation on the Strategic Discussion of Commercial Principles. There will also be one to one sessions offered where suppliers can meet with the Commercial team. This notice is in respect of the below T Levels; -Maintenance, Installation and Repair for Engineering and Manufacturing -Engineering, Manufacturing, Process and Control -Design and Development for Engineering and Manufacturing -Management and Administration -Finance -Accounting Further details about how to book one to one slots and attend the presentation can be found in the Information Memorandum accessible at https://procontract.due-north.com/register Please note: Learner numbers underpinning these estimated contract values will be updated prior to the ITT based upon the 2024/25 cohort that are not yet available. All contracts will be public services concession contracts, currently governed by the Concession Contract Regulations 2016, however, the procurement when launched, will be governed by the Procurement Act 2023, as defined at section 8 of the Act, to the extent that the same apply to services which such contract (or contracts) would relate. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ccaf6992-49fc-4572-96d7-1cbf6af502d7 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Other - Concessions Contract | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 3 Sep 2024 | | Submission deadline | 31 Mar 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 28 Nov 2025 - 31 Jul 2035 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £40,840,000 | | 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 | INSTITUTE FOR APPRENTICESHIPS AND TECHNICAL 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 | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80000000 - Education and training services ## Release History - 3 Sep 2024 at 08:10 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ccaf6992-49fc-4572-96d7-1cbf6af502d7 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ccaf6992-49fc-4572-96d7-1cbf6af502d7 3rd September 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://procontract.due-north.com/register - https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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