--- title: "Future Talent Fund" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d1f097fc-450b-4f6b-918e-d5af40b0bc42" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d1f097fc-450b-4f6b-918e-d5af40b0bc42" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d1f097fc-450b-4f6b-918e-d5af40b0bc42.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d1f097fc-450b-4f6b-918e-d5af40b0bc42.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION" published: "2018-09-05" --- # Future Talent Fund Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d1f097fc-450b-4f6b-918e-d5af40b0bc42 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d1f097fc-450b-4f6b-918e-d5af40b0bc42) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d1f097fc-450b-4f6b-918e-d5af40b0bc42.json) ## Summary The Department for Education in England is conducting a tender for the Future Talent Fund, aimed at enhancing educational outcomes for the most able disadvantaged pupils in non-selective state-funded secondary schools. This procurement, initiated on 27th April 2018, is currently in the planning stage and is being executed through an open procedure, with a total budget of £1.8 million. The tender period is set to close on 28th May 2018, and the contract is expected to commence from 27th August 2018, lasting until 26th August 2020. This opportunity falls under the education and training services category, and submissions can be made via the Department's e-tendering portal. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses focused on educational services, particularly those that specialise in evidence-led interventions or have experience in managing funds related to educational outcomes. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as the procurement is geared towards fostering innovative solutions that can be adapted within schools. Companies with expertise in educational consultancy, programme delivery, and leveraging Pupil Premium funding will find this tender well-suited to their capabilities, enabling potential growth in the public sector market. ## Notice The purpose of the Future Talent Fund (Fund) is to test and evaluate 'what works' to support the Most Able, Disadvantaged pupils in non-selective, state-funded secondary schools in England to fulfil their potential. The Fund will build an evidence base of good practice for this cohort, identifying clear delivery mechanisms for provision and encouraging more evidence-led led interventions, including interventions that could be funded by schools using their Pupil Premium funding. This procurement is to appoint a Fund Manager who will manage the Fund. This procurement is being carried out in accordance with the open procedure as set out in the Regulations. UPDATE: 5 SEPTEMBER 2018 The Secretary of State has taken the difficult decision to cancel the FT Fund to divert funding to other Departmental priorities. Additional information: The DfE are running this opportunity via its e-tendering portal. All documents relating to this opportunity can be found at https://education.bravosolution.co.uk The DfE e-tendering portal will be the only means by which documents can be accessed, by which clarification questions can be asked and by which bids can be submitted UPDATE 5 SEPTEMBER 2018 The Secretary of State has taken the difficult decision to cancel the FT Fund to divert funding to other Departmental priorities. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d863f555-796d-46a0-a7d4-dde047fd0c0d | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 5 Sep 2018 | | Submission deadline | 28 May 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 26 Aug 2018 - 26 Aug 2020 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,800,000 | | 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION | | Locality | COVENTRY | | Post town | Coventry | | Postcode | CV1 2WT | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG33 Coventry | | Local authority | Coventry | | Electoral ward | St Michael's | | Westminster constituency | Coventry South | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80000000 - Education and training services ## Release History - 5 Sep 2018 at 09:03 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d863f555-796d-46a0-a7d4-dde047fd0c0d - 10 May 2018 at 11:44 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d863f555-796d-46a0-a7d4-dde047fd0c0d - 27 Apr 2018 at 16:40 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d863f555-796d-46a0-a7d4-dde047fd0c0d ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d863f555-796d-46a0-a7d4-dde047fd0c0d 5th September 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://education.bravosolution.co.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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