--- title: "Evaluation of mentoring professional development programmes" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-c3c7441a-c421-4f2d-bfa4-b45c02b79381" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c3c7441a-c421-4f2d-bfa4-b45c02b79381" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c3c7441a-c421-4f2d-bfa4-b45c02b79381.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c3c7441a-c421-4f2d-bfa4-b45c02b79381.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THE EDUCATION AND TRAINING FOUNDATION" published: "2020-09-25" --- # Evaluation of mentoring professional development programmes Buyer: THE EDUCATION AND TRAINING FOUNDATION Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c3c7441a-c421-4f2d-bfa4-b45c02b79381 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c3c7441a-c421-4f2d-bfa4-b45c02b79381) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c3c7441a-c421-4f2d-bfa4-b45c02b79381.json) ## Summary The Education and Training Foundation is currently conducting a tender for the project titled "Evaluation of mentoring professional development programmes," aimed at assessing their professional development initiatives in the Further Education sector. This procurement process is at the tender stage, with submissions due by 23rd October 2020. The location for delivery encompasses various regions across the United Kingdom, including North East, Yorkshire and the Humber, and London, among others. The method of procurement is an open procedure, which invites a broad range of tenders as it falls below the threshold for competitive procurement. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in evaluation consultancy services, particularly those experienced in educational frameworks and training services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be particularly well-positioned to apply by demonstrating expertise in programme evaluation and professional development. Companies with a focus on educational consulting and related research services can leverage this opportunity to expand their client portfolio within the public sector. ## Notice The Education and Training Foundation (ETF) is seeking a tenderer to carry out an independent evaluation of its professional development programmes for mentors in the Further Education (FE) sector. The overall aim of this project is to carry out an independent evaluation of the delivery of the two professional development programmes in 2020/21 academic year. The programme is being delivered by a single delivery partner who will establish small cohorts of participants across the country. The development programme for mentors in FE consists of four different strands of activity: 1. The creation of a mentoring framework and accompanying guides for mentees, mentors and leaders in the FE sector. 2. A small-scale, desk-based review of effective mentoring training. 3. Financial support for mentoring professional development in the FE sector. 4. Professional development programmes for mentors. We are seeking a tenderer to evaluate the fourth strand of activity. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/82bd57bf-d9ab-4509-a79b-8983d61be9b4 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 25 Sep 2020 | | Submission deadline | 23 Oct 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 27 Nov 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 - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services - 73210000 - Research consultancy services - 79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services - 80000000 - Education and training services ## Release History - 25 Sep 2020 at 16:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/82bd57bf-d9ab-4509-a79b-8983d61be9b4 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/82bd57bf-d9ab-4509-a79b-8983d61be9b4 25th September 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP160495 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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