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title: "The Employer Support Package"
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# The Employer Support Package

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c5655161-2b77-443f-8e0c-b6c4df1b6f95

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "The Employer Support Package" was conducted by the Department for Education, located in Sheffield, England. This tender falls under the education and training services industry category, with a contract period running from 7th October 2019 to 31st July 2020. The procurement method was an open procedure, allowing for widespread participation, and the tender period concluded on 2nd August 2019. The contract value is set at £1, making it accessible for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community social enterprises (VCSEs) to engage in.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, especially those in the education services sector, to participate in providing industry placements critical to the success of T Levels. Companies involved in training, mentorship, or educational services would be particularly well-suited to compete, as they can facilitate substantial industry placements that comply with the new standards. The interactive nature of the required workshops and events also opens avenues for businesses to showcase their expertise and foster relationships within the educational framework, potentially leading to future contracts and collaborations.

## Notice

As part of a T Level every student will undertake a mandatory industry placement in the occupational area they are studying towards. Quality industry placements are critical to the success of T Levels. The Government recognises that providers and employers will be expected to increase the availability of industry placements for a large proportion of young people as well as make the shift to offering longer, more substantial placements than the 1-2-week work experiences traditionally offered. T Level industry placements will be for a minimum of 315 hours and an average of 350 hours. Following this, the good practice, together with information about where T Levels fit in the post-16 landscape (e.g. alongside apprenticeships, traineeships etc) should then be promoted through workshops, webinars, presentations either as standalone events or worked into existing employer or other relevant events. These events should involve an interactive element to support employers.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6a9712ec-bcf5-414b-8567-62d9b5a3ad69 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Oct 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Aug 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Oct 2019 |
| Contract period | 6 Oct 2019 - 31 Jul 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION |
| Locality | SHEFFIELD |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S1 4PQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield |
| Local authority | Sheffield |
| Electoral ward | City |
| Westminster constituency | Sheffield Central |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SDN ENTERPRISES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 30 Oct 2019 at 10:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6a9712ec-bcf5-414b-8567-62d9b5a3ad69

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6a9712ec-bcf5-414b-8567-62d9b5a3ad69
  30th October 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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