--- title: "Professional development for mentors and coaches of practitioners in Further Education and Training" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-9fbf2eb5-5c77-4abc-b681-23cd7913a84b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9fbf2eb5-5c77-4abc-b681-23cd7913a84b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9fbf2eb5-5c77-4abc-b681-23cd7913a84b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9fbf2eb5-5c77-4abc-b681-23cd7913a84b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THE EDUCATION AND TRAINING FOUNDATION" published: "2020-05-28" --- # Professional development for mentors and coaches of practitioners in Further Education and Training Buyer: THE EDUCATION AND TRAINING FOUNDATION Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9fbf2eb5-5c77-4abc-b681-23cd7913a84b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9fbf2eb5-5c77-4abc-b681-23cd7913a84b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9fbf2eb5-5c77-4abc-b681-23cd7913a84b.json) ## Summary The Education and Training Foundation is currently inviting tenders for a project titled "Professional development for mentors and coaches of practitioners in Further Education and Training". This initiative falls under the Education and Training services category and aims to enhance the professional development of mentors and coaches within the sector. Interested parties should note that the tender period closes on 26th June 2020, with the contract scheduled to commence on 24th July 2020 and continue until 31st March 2021. The procurement process is being conducted via an open procedure, and services are needed across various regions in the United Kingdom, including North East, London, and South West, among others. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in educational services, particularly those offering training and development solutions for mentors and coaches. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, leveraging their expertise in nurturing educational talent. By engaging with this project, businesses can contribute to the professional growth of new teachers in the Further Education and Training sector, thereby enhancing their own reputational standing and potential market reach. ## Notice This tender relates to the professional development for mentors and coaches of teachers and trainers in the Further Education and Training sector. There is research which indicates that mentoring is "perhaps the most effective, form of supporting the professional development of beginning teachers" (Hobson et al, 2004, p.209) yet, there is further evidence to suggest that it is more likely to be beneficial for beginning teachers when mentors have undertaken a programme of mentoring preparation or education (Hobson, 2016).The Education and Training Foundation (ETF) champion an approach to mentoring and coaching of teachers in the Further Education and Training sector which is developmental and nurturing in nature; which is rooted in collaboration and support; and which is adaptable to the individual needs of the mentee/coachee. For an example of the type of approach to mentoring we advocate seeing Hobson's (2016) notion of ONSIDE mentoring. Such an approach requires mentors who are highly knowledgeable in theories of mentoring and highly skilled in the practice of mentoring.The Department for Education have allocated ETF a total of 3,000,000 GBP to develop high quality mentoring training in the sector to support teachers - including those in the important early years of their careers - to develop and progress. The underlying aim of this support is to improve the retention of new teachers entering the Further Education and Training sector. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/110b418f-e8eb-4815-ad48-0cc3eca520c9 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 28 May 2020 | | Submission deadline | 26 Jun 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 23 Jul 2020 - 31 Mar 2021 | | 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 | THE EDUCATION AND TRAINING FOUNDATION | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | South West London | | Postcode | SW1W 9SP | | 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 | Pimlico North | | Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80000000 - Education and training services ## Release History - 28 May 2020 at 16:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/110b418f-e8eb-4815-ad48-0cc3eca520c9 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/110b418f-e8eb-4815-ad48-0cc3eca520c9 28th May 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY159845 NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the myTenders Web Site at the link provided. ## Notice URLs - http://www.et-foundation.co.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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