--- title: "Initial Training for Educational Psychologists - East of England" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-8c4e7303-1d48-4556-904e-91e1ec24d7e1" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8c4e7303-1d48-4556-904e-91e1ec24d7e1" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8c4e7303-1d48-4556-904e-91e1ec24d7e1.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8c4e7303-1d48-4556-904e-91e1ec24d7e1.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION" published: "2018-01-10" --- # Initial Training for Educational Psychologists - East of England Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8c4e7303-1d48-4556-904e-91e1ec24d7e1 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8c4e7303-1d48-4556-904e-91e1ec24d7e1) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8c4e7303-1d48-4556-904e-91e1ec24d7e1.json) ## Summary The Department for Education is seeking a training provider to deliver the "Initial Training for Educational Psychologists" programme in the East of England. This tender aims to recruit and train 10 educational psychology trainees funded by the National College for Teaching and Leadership (NCTL), with the course commencing in September/October 2018. The expected contract value is approximately £503,889, and the tender period closed on 3rd April 2017. The programme represents a three-year training cycle, including both university-based training and practical placements in educational psychology services. This procurement presents a significant opportunity for educational institutions and training organisations specialised in psychology, education, or related fields. Businesses that are adept in delivering HCPC-accredited training and possess experience in educational placements will be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging in such projects can enhance an organisation's reputation and expand its portfolio in educational services, ultimately contributing to business growth. ## Notice See 'Attachments' for a word version of the description and additional information. We are looking for an educational psychology doctorate training provider in the East of England to train 10 NCTL funded educational psychology trainees, starting in September / October 2018 to provide a flow of newly qualified educational psychologists to the workforce in the region. The training provider must be in a position to begin recruitment to the course via a central recruitment system run by the Association of Educational Psychology in the autumn of 2017. The National College for Teaching and Leadership (NCTL), an executive agency of the DfE, is therefore seeking a training provider to * Deliver the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) accredited (or equivalent) doctorate level, initial training for educational psychologists in the East of England. * The programme will run on a three year cycle, and will include, university based training with practice placements where trainees will work in an educational psychology service, alongside a senior educational psychologists on practice placement. Additional information: See 'Attachments' for a word version of the description and additional information. The estimated contract value is PS503,889K inclusive of all expenses and VAT for one intake. This includes all elements of the programme including Year One Bursaries (PS159,500). Registration for the procurement: REDIMO2 is the National College's E-Procurement system, developed to provide a central source of information and advice regarding this tendering activity. This tendering opportunity is being managed using REDIMO2 and responses to this ITB must be made by answering the evaluation questions within REDIMO2. To access the ITB documentation and/or respond to this opportunity, please log into REDIMO2. (https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login/?cid=DFE ). Further guidance regarding this process can be found at https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-education/about/procurement. Evaluation: Information and formalities necessary for evaluating if the requirements are met: Responses will be used to undertake an assessment of your organisation's technical and professional ability to provide the goods/services based on the most economically advantageous tender with a 75%/25% quality/price ratio Indicative key dates for this procurement activity: 2st March 2017 - issue of invitation to tender via REDIMO 3rd April 2017, 13.00 - deadline date for bids September 2017 - indicative contract start (subject to agreement with DfE ministers) ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b46a4c36-f620-4252-a3a9-a39ddd91887a | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 10 Jan 2018 | | Submission deadline | 3 Apr 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 28 Sep 2017 | | Contract period | 1 Oct 2017 - 30 Aug 2019 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £503,889 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £503,885 | | 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 | UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80000000 - Education and training services ## Release History - 10 Jan 2018 at 15:38 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b46a4c36-f620-4252-a3a9-a39ddd91887a - 10 Nov 2017 at 12:57 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b46a4c36-f620-4252-a3a9-a39ddd91887a - 9 Nov 2017 at 14:34 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b46a4c36-f620-4252-a3a9-a39ddd91887a - 1 Mar 2017 at 17:37 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8e3a2d7a-3145-487d-8554-e5ea0c728a04 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b46a4c36-f620-4252-a3a9-a39ddd91887a 10th January 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8e3a2d7a-3145-487d-8554-e5ea0c728a04 1st March 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9ae1f820-c408-493b-b4ea-829aa107832a Description and additional information - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d5854e11-b6f5-4c49-b192-f502e3d81b9e Contract ## Notice URLs - https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login/?cid=DFE - https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-education/about/procurement ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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