--- title: "Large Scale Research for Post-16 English and maths Continuous Professional Development (CPD)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d2a1102b-1efa-443b-a7ff-507fd391f620" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d2a1102b-1efa-443b-a7ff-507fd391f620" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d2a1102b-1efa-443b-a7ff-507fd391f620.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d2a1102b-1efa-443b-a7ff-507fd391f620.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION" published: "2022-03-31" --- # Large Scale Research for Post-16 English and maths Continuous Professional Development (CPD) Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d2a1102b-1efa-443b-a7ff-507fd391f620 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d2a1102b-1efa-443b-a7ff-507fd391f620) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d2a1102b-1efa-443b-a7ff-507fd391f620.json) ## Summary The Department for Education (DfE) is currently in the planning stage of a tender process for a project titled "Large Scale Research for Post-16 English and maths Continuous Professional Development (CPD)." The initiative aims to evaluate and support the delivery of activities for Further Education (FE) teachers aiming to assist learners in achieving Level 2 qualifications in English and maths. Key dates of interest include the engagement end date of 24 April 2022. The procurement will focus on education and training services, with delivery addresses across the UK and beyond, including British Overseas Territories and the Channel Islands. This tender presents significant opportunities for organisations specialised in education research and professional development, particularly those with experience in conducting large-scale studies, such as Randomised Control Trials. Businesses that can offer innovative training solutions and have established policies aligned with the DfE's objectives will be particularly well-suited to compete for this project. Engaging in this opportunity could lead to collaboration with the DfE and contribute to improvements in further education, ultimately helping to enhance educational outcomes for students. ## Notice Large Scale Research for Post-16 maths and English Continuous Professional Development (CPD) To note: This PIN does not signify the commencement of any competitive process and does not constitute any commitment by the Department for Education (DfE). If DfE decides to commence any competitive process(es) as contemplated by this notice, a separate notice(s) will be published at the relevant time. DfE has previously published its commitments to Further Education (FE) providers in the Skills for Jobs: Lifelong Learning for Opportunity and Growth White Paper. The paper identifies a need to ensure all FE providers are professionally managed, governed and have the best quality teachers and lecturers. In doing so, we will ensure that post-16 further education students have access to world-class technical and vocational education, providing the skills both individuals and employers need for the future economy. Purpose of this notice The purpose of this PIN is to inform the market that DfE is considering how to evaluate the delivery of activities that support teachers in Further Education providers who teach learners who are continuing to work towards Level 2 in English and maths. Achieving a level 2 qualification in both maths and English, through GCSE or Functional Skills Qualifications (FSQs), helps students to progress to further study, training and skilled employment. The maths and English Condition of Funding ('resit' policy) ensures that all 16 to 19-year-olds have the best chance of achieving this standard and get the necessary support to do so. DfE is committed to this policy and therefore, to supporting teachers of learners continuing to work towards their Level 2 in English and maths. It is important that teachers in Further Education providers have access to the best development which focuses on the skills needed to help resit learners achieve their potential. DfE want to understand the needs of FE providers and identify best practice to inform future policy delivery and aims to do this through research. Early in the summer DfE intends to invite bids for grant funding from organisations with policies, objectives and activities that are aligned to those of DfE, to better achieve the desired outcomes for FE providers in England. Organisations that are currently, or have an interest in, undertaking robust, large-scale research (including Randomised Control Trials) will be invited to bid to contribute to the evidence base of what works in improving outcomes for resit learners in the classroom and in developing continuous professional development interventions for teachers in Further Education providers. Further Information The main purpose of the market engagement event is to raise awareness of the relevant service elements and to provide high level background information to help the market develop an understanding of the service requirements. Additional information: This is a market engagement event only. All information regarding this pre-market engagement event can be found via the departments e-tendering portal. To participate in this opportunity and register your organisation's interest in attending the webinar, please register for an account and view the "current opportunities" page at Jaggaer https://education.app.jaggaer.com and search for: "Project_6798 Large Scale Research for Post-16 maths and English CPD". Once you have located Project_6798, please confirm your interest by selecting "Express Interest" to receive full access to the opportunity. All relevant documentation will be made available in the Data Room and this can be accessed via the "Buyer Attachments" section, under "ITT Details." Please note, you must answer the question within the "My Response" section and submit your response to ensure registration at the webinar. You can then use the messaging function to provide attendee details (a maximum of 3 attendees). Once your organisation has expressed interest, you will be invited to provide details of your attendee list for the webinar via the messaging function within Project_6798. A meeting invitation will then be issued. All organisations who have expressed an interest in this opportunity, including those who are unable to attend the webinar will have access to relevant information and any supporting notes which will be made available via the Data Room within Project_6798 Large Scale Research for Post-16 maths and English CPD at https://education.app.jaggaer.com. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/af509f58-99c1-4247-af31-be1012aba13a | | 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 | 31 Mar 2022 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 24 Apr 2022 | | 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 - 31 Mar 2022 at 10:46 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/af509f58-99c1-4247-af31-be1012aba13a - 31 Mar 2022 at 10:45 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/834c82bf-839e-4d49-8524-e22c27560ee4 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/af509f58-99c1-4247-af31-be1012aba13a 31st March 2022 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/834c82bf-839e-4d49-8524-e22c27560ee4 31st March 2022 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - http://education.app.jaggaer.com Requests to attend must be submitted via the address below. ## Notice URLs - https://education.app.jaggaer.com ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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