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title: "Discovery for delivery of a Teachers' Student Loan Reimbursement Service"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-8c05bc5c-2924-4745-8af4-61edeadce180"
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buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION"
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# Discovery for delivery of a Teachers' Student Loan Reimbursement Service

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8c05bc5c-2924-4745-8af4-61edeadce180

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## Summary

The public procurement contract titled "Discovery for delivery of a Teachers' Student Loan Reimbursement Service" has been awarded by the Department for Education, based in London, England. This contract falls under the category of research and development services and associated consultancy, with a total value of £88,142. The procurement process was conducted through a selective method, specifically as a call-off from a framework agreement, and the contract period spans from 12th June 2018 to 26th July 2018. The relevant tender was officially awarded on 5th June 2018, and the contract was published on 30th July 2018.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses focused on research, consultancy, and educational services, particularly those specialising in teacher recruitment and retention schemes. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be well-positioned to participate, especially those that can offer innovative solutions to support the Teachers' Student Loan Reimbursement Scheme aimed at enhancing the enrolment of qualified teachers in critical subjects such as biology, chemistry, computer science, languages, and physics across 25 local authorities.

## Notice

This contract has been awarded through the DOS framework. Discovery work will enable DfE to identify possible solutions for the delivery of the Teachers' Student loan Reimbursement Scheme. The scheme aims to improve recruitment and retention in biology, chemistry, computer science, languages and physics teachers in 25 Loacal Authorities. Teachers who have gained Qualified Teachers Status (QTS) from 2013/14 to 2018/19 are in scope for the reimbursement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bfcc7034-8e15-4de3-8dfc-3f0eb60432cb |
| 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 |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Jul 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Jun 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Jun 2018 |
| Contract period | 11 Jun 2018 - 26 Jul 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £88,142 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £881,420 |
| 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 | ENGINE PARTNERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 30 Jul 2018 at 11:18 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bfcc7034-8e15-4de3-8dfc-3f0eb60432cb

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bfcc7034-8e15-4de3-8dfc-3f0eb60432cb
  30th July 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c2cdea0c-21cd-4e6e-ab3e-659566e63f61
  Contract

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