--- title: "Market engagement For Post-16 English and maths Continuous Professional Development (CPD)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-9c10d366-102e-4b61-849a-140f2de0825d" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9c10d366-102e-4b61-849a-140f2de0825d" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9c10d366-102e-4b61-849a-140f2de0825d.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9c10d366-102e-4b61-849a-140f2de0825d.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION" published: "2022-03-31" --- # Market engagement For Post-16 English and maths Continuous Professional Development (CPD) Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9c10d366-102e-4b61-849a-140f2de0825d [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9c10d366-102e-4b61-849a-140f2de0825d) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9c10d366-102e-4b61-849a-140f2de0825d.json) ## Summary The Department for Education (DfE) in London is initiating a market engagement process for the Post-16 English and maths Continuous Professional Development (CPD) programme, with an engagement end date set for 24 April 2022. This planning stage aims to inform the market about an upcoming opportunity related to the training and support for teachers in Further Education. The classification of this opportunity falls under education and training services, signalling its relevance for educational institutions and training providers in the UK and beyond. Interested parties are encouraged to participate in an introductory webinar scheduled for 26 April 2022. This tender presents significant opportunities for training organisations and consultancy firms specialised in educational services, particularly those focused on professional development for educators. Businesses that align with the DfE's aims to enhance teaching quality in Further Education, especially those offering programs related to pedagogy, curriculum, and assessment for resit learners, will be well-positioned to compete for upcoming funding and contracts. This initiative is underpinned by the DfE's commitment to improving educational outcomes and supporting educators in the delivery of necessary skills for students. ## Notice To note: This PIN does not signify the commencement of any competitive process and does not constitute any commitment by the Department for Education (DfE). If DfE decides to commence any competitive process(es) as contemplated by this notice, a separate notice(s) will be published at the relevant time. DfE has previously published its commitments to Further Education (FE) providers in the Skills for Jobs: Lifelong Learning for Opportunity and Growth White Paper. The paper identifies a need to ensure all FE providers are well managed, governed and have the best quality teachers and lecturers. In doing so, we will ensure that post-16 further education students have access to world-class technical and vocational education, providing the skills both individuals and employers need for the future economy. Purpose of this notice The purpose of this PIN is to inform the market that DfE is considering how best it supports teachers in Further Education provides who teach learners who are continuing to work towards Level 2 in English and maths. Achieving a level 2 qualification in both maths and English, through GCSE or Functional Skills Qualifications (FSQs), helps students to progress to further study, training and skilled employment. The maths and English Condition of Funding ('resit' policy) ensures that all 16 to 19-year-olds have the best chance of achieving this standard and get the necessary support to do so. DfE is committed to this policy and therefore it is important that teachers in Further Education providers have access to the best development which focuses on the skills needed to help resit learners achieve their potential. Early in the summer DfE intends to invite bids for grant funding from organisations whose policies, objectives and activities are aligned to those of the DfE, to better achieve the desired outcomes for FE providers and learners in England. This will be achieved by the provision of continuous professional development to teachers of resit learners that is focussed on pedagogy, curriculum, and assessment training, delivered by skilled and experienced experts How to engage The Department for Education is holding an introductory market engagement webinar via Microsoft Teams at 11am on Tuesday 26 April 2022 which will run for approximately 45 minutes. If any organisation is interested in a short 1-2-1 following the webinar, please register your interest via Jaggaer. Further Information The main purpose of the market engagement event is to raise awareness of the potential opportunity and to provide high level background information to help the market develop an understanding of the policy requirements. Additional information: This is a market engagement event only. All information regarding this pre-market engagement event can be found via the departments e-tendering portal. To participate in this opportunity and register your organisation's interest in attending the webinar, please register for an account and view the "current opportunities" page at Jaggaer https://education.app.jaggaer.com and search for: "Project_6711 Post-16 English and maths Workforce CPD. All communications with DfE will be held via Jaggaer. Once you have located Project_6711 please confirm your interest by selecting "Express Interest" to receive full access to the opportunity. All relevant documentation will be made available in the Data Room, accessed via the "Buyer Attachments" section, under "ITT Details." Please note, you must answer the question within the "My Response" section and submit your response to ensure registration at the webinar. You can then use the messaging function to provide attendee details (a maximum of 3 attendees). Once your organisation has expressed interest you will be invited to provide details of your attendee list for the webinar via the messaging function within Project_6711. A meeting invitation will then be issued. All organisations who have expressed an interest in this opportunity, including those who are unable to attend the webinar, will have access to relevant information and any supporting notes which will be made available via the Data Room within Project_6711 Post-16 English and maths Workforce CPD at https://education.app.jaggaer.com. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a5899a8a-74ab-47f4-b460-96423ae6d3de | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 31 Mar 2022 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 24 Apr 2022 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | 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 | Planning | | 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 - 31 Mar 2022 at 10:56 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a5899a8a-74ab-47f4-b460-96423ae6d3de - 31 Mar 2022 at 10:55 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/11b46b25-28e1-4d6c-93ba-82f40b54d85b ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a5899a8a-74ab-47f4-b460-96423ae6d3de 31st March 2022 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/11b46b25-28e1-4d6c-93ba-82f40b54d85b 31st March 2022 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - http://education.app.jaggaer.com Requests to attend must be submitted via the address below. ## Notice URLs - https://education.app.jaggaer.com ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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