--- title: "Modern Foreign Languages Centre of Excellence" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-c9f48db3-1a4b-4033-8fbd-42f38f184479" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c9f48db3-1a4b-4033-8fbd-42f38f184479" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c9f48db3-1a4b-4033-8fbd-42f38f184479.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c9f48db3-1a4b-4033-8fbd-42f38f184479.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION" published: "2018-07-30" --- # Modern Foreign Languages Centre of Excellence Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c9f48db3-1a4b-4033-8fbd-42f38f184479 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c9f48db3-1a4b-4033-8fbd-42f38f184479) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c9f48db3-1a4b-4033-8fbd-42f38f184479.json) ## Summary The Department for Education is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process aimed at establishing a Modern Foreign Languages Centre of Excellence. The project falls under the education and training services category and is located in London, England. Interested parties should note that the deadline for submitting tenders is 6th August 2018 at 17:00. Key engagement events have been scheduled, including an early market engagement held on 12th March 2018, which facilitated discussions on the project requirements. This procurement represents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly those specialised in educational services and language training, to contribute to the development of MFL pedagogy. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs) are well-suited to compete in this tender. With the aim of fostering a network of MFL hubs, contractors may find opportunities for collaboration and service delivery innovation in response to the Department for Education's outlined requirements. ## Notice ***New - The invitation to tender letter was launched on 5th July 2018 here - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c1330459-6b59-49b8-91c8-e26a476d454c. The deadline for return of tenders is Monday 6th August at 17:00*** See 'Attachments' for a word version of the description and further information. The purpose of this Prior Information Notice (PIN) is to notify the market of the Department for Education's (DfE) intention to undertake a procurement exercise to establish a Centre of Excellence for MFL pedagogy Additional information: The DfE are hosting an early market engagement event on 12 March 2018. The event will enable interested organisations to gain a better understanding of our requirements for the Centre for Excellence. The event will: * explore the capacity of the market to deliver this programme, and take on board any suggestions from the sector about how the services should be delivered * cover the proposed commercial process / timeline * deliver an interactive Q & A session * provide an opportunity for networking and possible consortia discussions Reservations to attend the early market engagement event should be made through our event page: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/modern-foreign-languages-mfl-hubs-early-market-engagement-event-tickets-43472888580 Ticket reservation will be available until 23:59 on 11 March 2018. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1b5f4322-8f0e-4d07-86ca-85954d8b75dd | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 30 Jul 2018 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 6 Aug 2018 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | 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 | Planning | | 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 - 30 Jul 2018 at 16:23 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1b5f4322-8f0e-4d07-86ca-85954d8b75dd - 20 Jul 2018 at 15:15 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1b5f4322-8f0e-4d07-86ca-85954d8b75dd - 19 Apr 2018 at 15:20 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1b5f4322-8f0e-4d07-86ca-85954d8b75dd - 16 Mar 2018 at 12:22 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1b5f4322-8f0e-4d07-86ca-85954d8b75dd - 14 Mar 2018 at 09:33 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1b5f4322-8f0e-4d07-86ca-85954d8b75dd - 9 Mar 2018 at 09:16 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1b5f4322-8f0e-4d07-86ca-85954d8b75dd - 8 Mar 2018 at 13:20 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1b5f4322-8f0e-4d07-86ca-85954d8b75dd - 23 Feb 2018 at 16:31 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1b5f4322-8f0e-4d07-86ca-85954d8b75dd - 22 Feb 2018 at 16:20 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1b5f4322-8f0e-4d07-86ca-85954d8b75dd ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1b5f4322-8f0e-4d07-86ca-85954d8b75dd 30th July 2018 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f31e326c-421a-4ba2-b742-ce929653b6d8 Description and further information - https://www.gov.uk/government/news/plan-to-boost-social-mobility-through-education Social Mobility Action Plan (SMAP) - https://www.tscouncil.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/MFL-Pedagogy-Review-Report-2.pdf 'Modern Foreign Languages Pedagogy Review - A review of modern foreign languages teaching practice in key stage 3 and key stage 4': - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f927f761-d099-4883-a757-ed0a131ca8f7 Description and further information revised 23.2.18 - https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/modern-foreign-languages-mfl-hubs-early-market-engagement-event-tickets-43472888580 Reservations to attend the early market engagement event - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8e65a0d5-85b0-47cc-a6be-3a877a1f1719 Description and further information revised 8.3.18 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/80fa6102-e48a-456b-8a33-da467982946b Market Engagement Day slides - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6d1ab7cf-95b4-4e5e-a93b-2797541f0aa4 Question and Answer document ## Notice URLs - 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