--- title: "Initial Teacher Training (ITT) Provision Expansion pilot" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-ded3e808-5aa4-4af8-952c-d878dc6ad17a" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ded3e808-5aa4-4af8-952c-d878dc6ad17a" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ded3e808-5aa4-4af8-952c-d878dc6ad17a.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ded3e808-5aa4-4af8-952c-d878dc6ad17a.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION" published: "2018-05-23" --- # Initial Teacher Training (ITT) Provision Expansion pilot Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ded3e808-5aa4-4af8-952c-d878dc6ad17a [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ded3e808-5aa4-4af8-952c-d878dc6ad17a) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ded3e808-5aa4-4af8-952c-d878dc6ad17a.json) ## Summary The Department for Education has launched the "Initial Teacher Training (ITT) Provision Expansion pilot" aimed at enhancing the reach of 'Outstanding' ITT providers into areas facing significant teacher recruitment challenges. This tender falls under the 'Education and training services' category, with a total budget of £3,000,000. The open procurement process allows submissions until 3rd June 2018, with an Expression of Intent due by 30th April 2018. Successful contracts will commence on 2nd July 2018 and conclude on 30th November 2020. The procurement method is an open procedure, specifically for exempt grants targeting Ofsted rated 'Outstanding' ITT providers. This tender presents an excellent opportunity for accredited ITT providers seeking to expand their operations into underserved regions, potentially leading to enhanced visibility and growth within the education sector. Businesses that demonstrate a commitment to addressing local teacher supply needs, particularly those that can provide compelling evidence of impact in challenging areas, will find themselves well-positioned to compete for this contract. Partnerships with schools in designated area categories could strengthen bid proposals and ensure alignment with the Department's goals for improving teacher recruitment and retention. ## Notice See 'Attachments' for full description. The Department for Education is launching a pilot to extend the reach of 'Outstanding' Initial Teacher Training providers into challenging areas of the country. We announced in an October 2017 Press Release that we would, "Support our best teacher trainer providers ... to expand their reach into challenging areas ... so more areas benefit from excellent teacher training, and help increase the supply of great teachers to the schools that need them the most." Currently there are variations in teacher supply challenges across the country, often at school level, including (but not exclusively) some poor-performing schools struggling to recruit the teachers they need to improve their outcomes. While expansion in school-led teacher training provision has been successful, the increase in national training capacity has not yet delivered new supply to some schools most in need of new teachers. The department intends to incentivise 'Outstanding' ITT providers to expand their provision in challenging areas for teacher recruitment including to schools not currently involved in ITT that are Ofsted Category 3 or 4. This is intended to improve the supply of trainee teachers, promote school improvement through ITT, support teacher retention, and remove obstacles to social mobility in these regions and their schools. Bids might target one or more of the category 5 and 6 'Achieving Excellence Areas' and/or one or more of the 12 Opportunity areas. Providers may also propose any other area as long as they supply compelling evidence of teacher supply need and impact in their bids. Providers should ensure that they utilise current published data, including, but not limited to the recently published Teachers Analysis Compendium 3. Additional information: Expression of Intent In order to be eligible to make a submission, you must first submit an Expression of Intent form to ITT.INNOVATION@education.gov.uk, stating your accredited provider name, target expansion region, partner schools (where known), and provider contact information. The Expression of Intent form confirms that you have consulted with colleagues and potential partners, including schools, and that you will be working on a submission for this exercise. You are not obliged to submit a bid if you express intent, but you cannot submit a bid if you have not submitted the Expression of Intent form by the stated deadline. The Expression of Intent form should be submitted to the department by 30th April 2018, and is available as an attachment, and in the bidding documentation Eligibility restricted to Ofsted 'Outstanding' accredited ITT providers. Please note that this is a grant. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2d559be6-ca84-4ea2-9955-c93ca11a02f3 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 23 May 2018 | | Submission deadline | 3 Jun 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Jul 2018 - 30 Nov 2020 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £3,000,000 | | 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 | MANCHESTER | | Post town | Manchester | | Postcode | M1 2WD | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester | | ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester | | Local authority | Manchester | | Electoral ward | Piccadilly | | Westminster constituency | Manchester Central | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80000000 - Education and training services ## Release History - 23 May 2018 at 14:55 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2d559be6-ca84-4ea2-9955-c93ca11a02f3 - 20 Apr 2018 at 09:01 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2d559be6-ca84-4ea2-9955-c93ca11a02f3 - 19 Apr 2018 at 15:38 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2d559be6-ca84-4ea2-9955-c93ca11a02f3 - 23 Mar 2018 at 15:44 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2d559be6-ca84-4ea2-9955-c93ca11a02f3 - 23 Mar 2018 at 14:46 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2d559be6-ca84-4ea2-9955-c93ca11a02f3 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2d559be6-ca84-4ea2-9955-c93ca11a02f3 23rd May 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/bbc0d1e2-4b82-4bad-ab72-ebec8437771f Description and further information - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a18bdb7a-f361-4f3d-a0e3-cf0edc11d4c0 Event presentation - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f8c8655a-444a-477b-95a3-f23915661283 Bid form - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0d035008-d2e2-46e9-8614-41680f32ab26 Question and Answer document - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a668ca97-8b5f-486e-acb6-a3d0ba82fc83 Expression of Intent form - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b998c5b0-6458-416c-a416-cabf28c65070 Grant Offer Letter - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5997cea1-df79-4973-b64e-9cc928879209 Terms and conditions explanatory note - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/09870b58-3ee9-485d-856d-59441113448b Terms and conditions ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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