--- title: "(POSTPONED) Delivery of Subject Knowledge Enhancement (SKE) Training Courses" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-b10c9cdc-d733-4f8a-8852-a2e8183b872a" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b10c9cdc-d733-4f8a-8852-a2e8183b872a" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b10c9cdc-d733-4f8a-8852-a2e8183b872a.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b10c9cdc-d733-4f8a-8852-a2e8183b872a.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION" published: "2020-03-24" --- # (POSTPONED) Delivery of Subject Knowledge Enhancement (SKE) Training Courses Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b10c9cdc-d733-4f8a-8852-a2e8183b872a [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b10c9cdc-d733-4f8a-8852-a2e8183b872a) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b10c9cdc-d733-4f8a-8852-a2e8183b872a.json) ## Summary The Department for Education (DfE) is currently in the tender stage for the delivery of Subject Knowledge Enhancement (SKE) Training Courses, a critical part of its teacher supply strategy aimed at enhancing recruitment for Initial Teacher Training (ITT) in hard-to-recruit subjects. The tender is available for multiple providers to design and deliver these courses, with a the total estimated value of £122.5 million. The tender period ends on 14 April 2020, with the contract expected to commence on 1 October 2020 and last until 30 September 2024. This procurement process follows an open procedure (above threshold) and is classified under education and training services. Interested parties can access further information and documents via the dedicated eSourcing Portal. This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses focused on educational services, particularly those specialising in teacher training or curriculum development. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, given that there is no cap on the number of providers who can be appointed. By becoming part of this framework, businesses will not only enhance their visibility in the education sector but also secure prospects for ongoing work as DfE plans to carry out annual procurements to appoint additional providers in the future. ## Notice Update: Please note that this procurement has been postponed due to COVID-19. The Department for Education (DfE) is seeking multiple providers to design and deliver Subject Knowledge Enhancement (SKE) courses supporting recruitment to Initial Teacher Training (ITT). A framework agreement will replace the grant funding model currently in place for the SKE programme, and will be the only means of drawing down funding from the DfE for SKE courses delivered from October 2020. SKE is a key part of the Department's teacher supply strategy and supports recruitment to ITT in hard-to-recruit subjects. It is for applicants who have a conditional offer of a place on an ITT programme. SKE programmes are designed to help these applicants gain the depth of subject knowledge needed to train to teach in their chosen subject. SKE courses: - support conditional offers to places on ITT courses or High Potential Initial Teacher Training (HPITT) programmes; - must only be offered to Participants who, without SKE, would be highly unlikely to meet the subject knowledge requirements of the Teachers' Standards by the time their ITT course is complete; - enable Participants to train to teach their chosen subject; - need to include a mechanism for informing the ITT provider of progress made by the Participant on completion of the course; - must end before the Participant completes their ITT course and before a recommendation for the award of Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) is made; and, - cannot be longer than the minimum duration recommended by the ITT provider to address the subject knowledge gaps of a Participant. For more information on the service requirement, the procurement process and to access the tender documents please go to: https://education.app.jaggaer.com/ Please note: The estimated value is the maximum budget for funding SKE courses over the term of the framework agreement and includes both provider payments and participant bursary payments. Acceptance onto the framework will not guarantee any funding and individual call-offs will be made on the instruction of the participant undertaking the SKE course. Please note: There is no restriction on the number of providers that can be appointed to the framework and the Department intends to run subsequent procurements on an annual basis to appoint further providers to deliver SKE training courses. Additional information: The DfE will be running two tender information webinars on the following dates: 3 March, 3pm - 4.30pm - The first session will provide a general overview of the procurement, covering the programme background, service requirement and procurement process. 4 March, 3pm - 4.30pm - The second session will be led by DfE Commercial and focus on the tendering process with a 'walkthrough' of the tender documents, explanation of the processes involved and outlining what is required to submit a compliant bid. This session will be particularly useful for anyone who is unfamiliar with applying for public sector contracts or feel they require additional support to submit a tender. 18 March, 1pm - 3pm - A third session will be held covering both the service overview and a detailed tender pack 'walkthrough' for bidders who were unable to attend the first sessions. Please use the messaging facility in the eTendering Portal to register for either event. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9b365a16-3bbe-4a58-a3d5-720533cdefc6 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 24 Mar 2020 | | Submission deadline | 14 Apr 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Sep 2020 - 30 Sep 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £122,500,000 | | 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 | 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 - 24 Mar 2020 at 16:15 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9b365a16-3bbe-4a58-a3d5-720533cdefc6 - 12 Mar 2020 at 10:03 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9b365a16-3bbe-4a58-a3d5-720533cdefc6 - 12 Mar 2020 at 09:57 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9b365a16-3bbe-4a58-a3d5-720533cdefc6 - 19 Feb 2020 at 12:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9b365a16-3bbe-4a58-a3d5-720533cdefc6 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9b365a16-3bbe-4a58-a3d5-720533cdefc6 24th March 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://education.app.jaggaer.com Link to eSourcing Portal ## 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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