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title: "STEM International Teacher Recruitment and Associated Services- Prospero"
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# STEM International Teacher Recruitment and Associated Services- Prospero

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8679c469-85eb-4fc8-b1a8-065ae881b775

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## Summary

The Department for Education (DfE) has completed a procurement process titled "STEM International Teacher Recruitment and Associated Services- Prospero." This initiative, classified under recruitment services, was aimed at addressing the challenges of teacher shortages in specific subjects within the education sector. The procurement method employed was selective, with a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period concluded on 8 February 2019, and the contract commenced on 20 February 2019, concluding on 1 April 2020. The overall contract value was £128,524, covering activities across the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the UK.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for SMEs and voluntary/community sector enterprises looking to expand their service offerings within the education sector. Businesses specialising in teacher recruitment, training, and employment support would be particularly well-suited to compete for similar future tenders. As the DfE prioritises addressing teacher shortages, companies adept at facilitating international recruitment and supporting acclimatisation for educators may find themselves well-positioned for impactful collaborations in this space.

## Notice

The Department for Education (DfE) supports schools in training and recruiting the teachers needed to deliver educational excellence. It recognises that the strengthening economy and growth in pupil numbers make the situation more challenging and that this is more acute in certain subjects (such as maths, physics and modern foreign languages in secondary schools or areas of the country. The DfE are looking to recruit international teachers to fill gaps within the domestic supply pipeline. The supplier will be required to deliver the following: * Collaborate with acclimatisation provider throughout delivery * Recruit, interview, place and support international teachers * Support schools through contract and employment setup * Support teachers post commencement of employment

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/22387e6a-1451-49b6-80aa-8a05cf1e9ddc |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Apr 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Feb 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Feb 2019 |
| Contract period | 20 Feb 2019 - 1 Apr 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £128,524 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| 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 | NG1 6HG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF14 Nottingham |
| Local authority | Nottingham |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Nottingham East |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PROSPERO GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79600000 - Recruitment services

## Release History

- 9 Apr 2019 at 09:34 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/22387e6a-1451-49b6-80aa-8a05cf1e9ddc

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/22387e6a-1451-49b6-80aa-8a05cf1e9ddc
  9th April 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/743a7f1e-bbf5-4846-b051-ee97f3138ce1
  Contract

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