--- title: "Teach First Higher Education Provider" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-dd230b9c-876d-4499-a772-06f9e19c4661" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-dd230b9c-876d-4499-a772-06f9e19c4661" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-dd230b9c-876d-4499-a772-06f9e19c4661.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-dd230b9c-876d-4499-a772-06f9e19c4661.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "TEACH FIRST" published: "2022-08-19" --- # Teach First Higher Education Provider Buyer: TEACH FIRST Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-dd230b9c-876d-4499-a772-06f9e19c4661 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-dd230b9c-876d-4499-a772-06f9e19c4661) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-dd230b9c-876d-4499-a772-06f9e19c4661.json) ## Summary The Teach First Higher Education Provider procurement process initiated by TEACH FIRST involves selecting a Higher Education provider for a new Initial Teacher Training programme. The procurement stage is currently in the planning phase, with an engagement end date set for September 5th, 2022. This opportunity focuses on education and training services in the United Kingdom. TEACH FIRST is seeking a provider to work on a national cohort of trainees, design assessment models, and commence services delivery from January 2023. This procurement presents a chance for businesses interested in education and training services to engage with TEACH FIRST in developing an innovative Initial Teacher Training programme. SMEs and VCSEs may find this opportunity particularly suitable due to the focus on quality and collaborative working. Interested parties must register for a market engagement event to explore the requirements further and understand the procurement process, which could potentially lead to contract extensions beyond the pilot programme. ## Notice The purpose of this Prior Information Notice (PIN) is to notify the market of a forthcoming market engagement event relating to Teach First's intention to procure a Higher Education (HE) provider to contribute to a new Initial Teacher Training programme through the assessment and award of a PGCE. Teach First will be undertaking an online event on Thursday 8 September between 12.30 and 13.30 for potential suppliers that are interested in responding to the planned procurement for this opportunity. The event will take place via Microsoft Teams. The successful provider will: * Work with a national cohort of trainees * Design an assessment model for the PGCE which aligns with the expectations of the new ITT Quality Requirements and the ITT Core Content Framework * Enrol trainees onto a PGCE course starting September 2023 * Lead the assessment of trainee assignment submissions, including timely feedback * Award a PGCE at the end of the academic year 2023/2024 to all eligible trainees * Develop appropriate structures to support programme adjustments such as deferrals or changes to length of study (e.g., due to illness or maternity leave) * Support trainees to access academic materials to enable their completion of their assignments, as well as support for academic writing and student services * Work collaboratively with Teach First to share data and reporting on trainee progress This is a pilot programme and there may be an opportunity to extend the contract length to cover future cohorts with the successful provider. Teach First is seeking a provider who will ensure quality and value for money both of which will be embedded in the evaluation criteria as part of any subsequent procurement. The delivery of services will start in September 2023, with partnership working and planning commencing from January 2023. More information on the requirements and the procurement process will be provided during the market engagement event. To register your interest in attending the market engagement event please send the following details to providercontracts@teachfirst.org.uk by no later than 17.00 on Monday 5 September: - Organisation Name - Name and email address for attendees Additional information: This notice is for information only and is not a call for competition. Teach First reserves the right not to enter a formal procurement process and not award contracts. Accordingly, Teach First will not be liable for any bid cost, expenditure, work or effort incurred by a provider in acting on the basis of this Prior Information Notice. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6f6df6e6-566b-4b10-b0d6-e438a470746b | | 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 | 19 Aug 2022 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 5 Sep 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 | Cancelled | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | TEACH FIRST | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | South East London | | Postcode | SE10 0ER | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI5 Outer London - East and North East | | ITL 3 | TLI51 Bexley and Greenwich | | Local authority | Greenwich | | Electoral ward | Greenwich Peninsula | | Westminster constituency | Greenwich and Woolwich | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80000000 - Education and training services ## Release History - 19 Aug 2022 at 14:28 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6f6df6e6-566b-4b10-b0d6-e438a470746b - 18 Aug 2022 at 16:00 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d0471c1a-7838-4eac-8d23-c3eb263da005 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6f6df6e6-566b-4b10-b0d6-e438a470746b 19th August 2022 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d0471c1a-7838-4eac-8d23-c3eb263da005 18th August 2022 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.teachfirst.org.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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