--- title: "Evaluation of the ITT Reforms" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-ae158b38-0d33-4de3-b159-c857cc74bfad" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ae158b38-0d33-4de3-b159-c857cc74bfad" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ae158b38-0d33-4de3-b159-c857cc74bfad.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ae158b38-0d33-4de3-b159-c857cc74bfad.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION" published: "2024-12-23" --- # Evaluation of the ITT Reforms Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ae158b38-0d33-4de3-b159-c857cc74bfad [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ae158b38-0d33-4de3-b159-c857cc74bfad) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ae158b38-0d33-4de3-b159-c857cc74bfad.json) ## Summary The Department for Education is initiating a tender titled "Evaluation of the ITT Reforms," focusing on research and development services within the education sector. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with a key milestone being an engagement end date set for 16 January 2025. This tender aims to commission an evaluation of the reforms made to Initial Teacher Training (ITT), mandatory as of September 2024. The evaluator will need expertise in assessing complex interventions, involving a variety of stakeholders including ITT providers, delivery partners, placement schools, and trainees. A virtual market engagement event is scheduled for 14:00 - 15:00 on 16 January 2025. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses with strengths in evaluation methodologies, particularly those with innovative approaches. SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises are encouraged to participate. This contract can provide a platform for business growth by allowing companies to showcase their expertise in system evaluation and educational consultancy, potentially leading to further public sector opportunities. Businesses that excel in survey methods, interviews, and data analysis, as well as those that can manage and evaluate grants effectively, will be well-suited to compete for this tender. ## Notice Following the ITT market review (Initial teacher training (ITT) market review report - GOV.UK) and government response to consultation (Government response to the initial teacher training (ITT) market review report) a number of reforms were made to ITT and the market which provides it. The new quality requirements for ITT arising from these reforms became mandatory in September 2024 and are now being implemented in all ITT courses. DfE wishes to commission an evaluation of the process, implementation and (if possible) impact of these reforms. This may involve surveys, interviews, and analysis of monitoring and admin data, but the department is also keen to receive bids involving more innovative methodologies where appropriate. This may be particularly relevant for the evaluation of the grants used to support the reforms. We require an evaluator with expertise in evaluating complex interventions focused on system change in a delivery environment with a wide range of stakeholders, which in this case will likely include ITT providers, delivery partners, placement schools and ITT trainees. We will be holding a virtual market engagement event from 14:00 - 15:00 on Thursday 16 January 2025 to provide more information and answer questions. If you would like to attend an event, please forward your email address to ITT.RESEARCH@education.gov.uk and you will be invited to the event. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b0d70d0d-b230-4e85-bcbe-a85e3310b61f | | 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 | 23 Dec 2024 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 16 Jan 2025 | | 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 | MANCHESTER | | Post town | Manchester | | Postcode | M1 2WD | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester | | ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester | | Local authority | Manchester | | Electoral ward | Piccadilly | | Westminster constituency | Manchester Central | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ## Release History - 23 Dec 2024 at 09:59 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b0d70d0d-b230-4e85-bcbe-a85e3310b61f ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b0d70d0d-b230-4e85-bcbe-a85e3310b61f 23rd December 2024 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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