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title: "Centre of Excellence for Modern Foreign Languages Pedagogy"
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# Centre of Excellence for Modern Foreign Languages Pedagogy

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-dd506fc8-0a1b-4e64-a530-7e514b47ac4b

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## Summary

The Department for Education is seeking to establish a Centre of Excellence for Modern Foreign Languages Pedagogy, valued at £2,410,000, as part of an open procurement process that follows the procedures for contracts above the established threshold. This tender is classified under the education and training services category and was awarded on 15th November 2018, with the contract period running from 3rd December 2018 to 2nd December 2020. The procurement stage is complete, and the delivery of services will extend across the UK and beyond.

This procurement presents substantial opportunities for businesses with expertise in modern foreign language pedagogy, particularly those capable of collaborating with educational institutions and consultants to develop innovative teaching methods. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the contracting authority seeks to build knowledge and expertise in this field. Businesses positioned in the educational consultancy sector or those specialising in curriculum design would be well-suited to compete for this contract.

## Notice

The Authority is seeking to procure the establishment of a Centre of Excellence to implement the Programme. In summary, the CoE will become a locus of expertise in the MFL pedagogical approach as set out in the Bauckham Review, and will exhibit expertise and knowledge of this pedagogical approach. In building knowledge and expertise from universities, education consultants and existing research, the CoE must ensure that it applies the approach set out in the Bauckham Review.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/db82eeb9-5037-49fb-8526-c5e0f49dc69d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Feb 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Aug 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Nov 2018 |
| Contract period | 3 Dec 2018 - 2 Dec 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,410,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,410,000 |
| 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 | 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE UNIVERSITY OF YORK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 1 Feb 2019 at 12:55 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/db82eeb9-5037-49fb-8526-c5e0f49dc69d
- 4 Jan 2019 at 09:19 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/db82eeb9-5037-49fb-8526-c5e0f49dc69d
- 4 Jan 2019 at 09:12 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/db82eeb9-5037-49fb-8526-c5e0f49dc69d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/db82eeb9-5037-49fb-8526-c5e0f49dc69d
  1st February 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/43f47d1b-44e6-4d0d-ab0f-c12d7a03105f
  Redacted Contract Signed

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