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title: "Award of the Career Framework Development for the Further Education Sector"
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# Award of the Career Framework Development for the Further Education Sector

Buyer: THE EDUCATION AND TRAINING FOUNDATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b7d05d56-cce1-441c-8825-77f4005a4b83

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## Summary

The Education and Training Foundation (ETF) has awarded a contract to design a Career Framework to address key challenges in the Further Education (FE) sector related to staff retention and recruitment. The awarded contract, valued at £87,360, is part of the "Award of the Career Framework Development for the Further Education Sector" project and falls under the education and training services industry category (CPV: 80000000). The initiative aims to enhance professional development, improve staff retention, and ensure better outcomes for learners across various UK regions including the North East, Yorkshire and the Humber, and London, among others. The procurement process used was an open procedure, with the contract period commencing on 18th July 2024 and concluding on 31st January 2025.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in educational development and career guidance services. Companies with expertise in technical and vocational education, special education, adult education, and career guidance services stand to benefit greatly from participating. SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly suitable for this contract, which supports workforce development and aims to attract high-calibre teaching staff. By collaborating with ETF, businesses can enhance their industry credibility and expand their market presence, ultimately contributing to the delivery of high-quality educational services across the UK.

## Notice

A contract has been awarded by the Education and Training Foundation (ETF) to design a Career Framework to support key sector challenge around retention and recruitment. This project will deliver a National Career Framework for Further Education (FE) that will enable: - Teachers, trainers and leaders in the sector to plan, develop, and demonstrate their professional expertise in the wider context of their overall personal and career development. This could lead to improvements in the quality of delivery, staff satisfaction and ultimately better outcomes for learners. - FE Colleges and other Training providers to attract and retain high calibre teaching staff and offer improved consistency, transparency, and efficiency around work force development. - The ETF to offer enhanced membership value, and further establish itself as the recognised authority on continuing professional development, professional recognition (status, qualifications, accreditation and career progression in the sector).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dbaad009-7e91-4b3a-ae89-537a6d3c1051 |
| Notice type | Award 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 | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Jun 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jun 2024 |
| Contract period | 17 Jul 2024 - 31 Jan 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £87,360 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £87,360 |
| 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 | 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) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WORK PSYCHOLOGY GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 79634000 - Career guidance services
- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 80210000 - Technical and vocational secondary education services
- 80340000 - Special education services
- 80400000 - Adult and other education services

## Release History

- 4 Oct 2024 at 16:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dbaad009-7e91-4b3a-ae89-537a6d3c1051

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dbaad009-7e91-4b3a-ae89-537a6d3c1051
  4th October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT168769
  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

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