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title: "T Levels Transition Programme Phased Implementation Research"
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# T Levels Transition Programme Phased Implementation Research

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c5bf6e2a-725d-4f5e-9d5d-51dcba89d35a

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## Summary

The Department For Education is conducting the T Levels Transition Programme Phased Implementation Research, which is currently at the award stage after a complete procurement process. This opportunity aims to gather insights on the rollout phases of the T Level Transition Programme, with a focus on provider preparations and support. The deadline for expressions of interest was 17:00 on 12th August 2019, and the contract period runs from 1st October 2019 to 31st October 2022. The procurement process was carried out using an open procedure, with a total contract value of £60,000.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses, particularly those involved in research and consultancy services, to engage with educational transitions and support frameworks. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) may find this contract particularly accessible, as expressions of interest were encouraged from varied providers. Companies that specialise in educational research, consultancy, and the development of educational support services would be well-suited to compete for this project.

## Notice

***Updated Expression of interest 08/08/19 *** Information added in the form of a Question & Answer EOIs are being sought for research into the T Level Transition Programme to inform future roll out. The research will focus specifically on providers views of the preparation and implementation phases of phased implementation, including the provider support package, early adopter development fund and level of support providers received. Alongside this the research will also explore the views of learners and those implementing the programme. THE DEADLINE FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST IS 17.00 ON MONDAY 12th AUGUST 2019 Please note that the budgetary range is only an indication of the value for the first phase of implementation. Clarification Question & response; (For information) Q) On page 3 the document refers to the 'three main approaches'. Are these the three phases of advisory panels; preparation year; and implementation year - or is the three approaches something different? A) The three main approaches refer to the way the transition offer is being delivered by providers. Q) Are the advisory panels mentioned on page 2 the employer advisory panels? A) The advisory panels are in a similar format but are separate to the employer advisory panels. The employer panels helped to develop the T Level content. The T Level Transition Programme advisory panels have contributed to thinking on the content of the T Level Transition Programme guiding framework. The panel was made up of volunteer Providers who will deliver the first T Levels from 2020 Additional information: Expressions of interest submitted must be no more than 1,000 words. Please note the inclusion of two review clauses in the contract where the Department will decide whether to take the project forward after each. More information is provided in the EOI Advert attachment.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9e31fef3-3913-4932-8693-62ec51b641d6 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Nov 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Aug 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Oct 2019 |
| Contract period | 17 Oct 2019 - 29 Oct 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £60,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £60,000 |
| 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 2FJ |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NATIONAL FOUNDATION FOR EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 1 Nov 2019 at 15:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9e31fef3-3913-4932-8693-62ec51b641d6
- 8 Aug 2019 at 09:55 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7b0dfdf4-9b8d-462c-98b1-2c28b4a63c75
- 31 Jul 2019 at 15:03 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7b0dfdf4-9b8d-462c-98b1-2c28b4a63c75

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9e31fef3-3913-4932-8693-62ec51b641d6
  1st November 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7b0dfdf4-9b8d-462c-98b1-2c28b4a63c75
  8th August 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d48be104-ea0c-41a8-b51b-9e2b98a5596b
  Department T&Cs
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/bb27171f-9b4d-45db-859f-e73eba93944c
  EOI Advert Transition Programme
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/72b6e2d0-2519-46b2-8bb3-51a2448a7936
  EOI form
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4aba9e09-73e7-4cf3-a5c5-e9459c5d8a79
  Contract for T Levels Transition Programme 2019/012

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