--- title: "Education & Children's Social Care Associates (ECSCAs) - Supporting Initial Teacher Training (ITT) Market Regulation & Development" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-832445cd-f141-4f06-8ddd-4a18a86397fe" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-832445cd-f141-4f06-8ddd-4a18a86397fe" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-832445cd-f141-4f06-8ddd-4a18a86397fe.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-832445cd-f141-4f06-8ddd-4a18a86397fe.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION" published: "2018-05-08" --- # Education & Children's Social Care Associates (ECSCAs) - Supporting Initial Teacher Training (ITT) Market Regulation & Development Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-832445cd-f141-4f06-8ddd-4a18a86397fe [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-832445cd-f141-4f06-8ddd-4a18a86397fe) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-832445cd-f141-4f06-8ddd-4a18a86397fe.json) ## Summary The Department for Education is seeking to establish a pool of experienced associates for the "Education & Children's Social Care Associates (ECSCAs) - Supporting Initial Teacher Training (ITT) Market Regulation & Development" project. This procurement falls under the education and training services category, and it is currently in the tender stage, with a bidding period running from 7 May to 20 May 2018. The contract period is set to commence on 1 June 2018 and will conclude by 31 March 2019. The procurement method employed is selective, specifically through a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, and the services can be delivered to various locations, including the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the education and training sector, particularly those with expertise in initial teacher training and market regulation. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, as they can leverage their experience and credibility within the ITT sector to support and enhance the services offered by potential and recently accredited providers. Engaging in this process could help businesses expand their portfolios and strengthen their presence in the education sector. ## Notice The DfE is now recruiting of a pool of experienced ITT professionals (associates) to engage with the ITT sector to support potential and recently accredited providers, whilst monitoring and regulating experienced providers. Previous associates have included former Ofsted inspectors and representatives of successful ITT providers. Associates will work with the DfE, using their extensive knowledge, expertise, influence and sector credibility to mitigate risks throughout the ITT provider life cycle and encourage ITT providers to be self-improving. Additional information: The bidding period will run from 7 May to 20 May 2018. Further information is available on Redimo2; you will need to register to apply. To view the registration guidance, visit Redimo2 supplier guidance. To register, visit Redimo2. For more information, please contact itt.accreditation@education.gov.uk ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9903adb5-b2d6-4f84-bc7c-1950641b9b89 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Dynamic | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 8 May 2018 | | Submission deadline | 20 May 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 May 2018 - 31 Mar 2019 | | 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 | 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80000000 - Education and training services ## Release History - 8 May 2018 at 09:07 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9903adb5-b2d6-4f84-bc7c-1950641b9b89 - 8 May 2018 at 09:02 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9903adb5-b2d6-4f84-bc7c-1950641b9b89 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9903adb5-b2d6-4f84-bc7c-1950641b9b89 8th May 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login/?cid=DFE Redimo2 - https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/507036/Redimo2_Supplier_Guidance_-_Registration.pdf Redimo2 Supplier Guidance ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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