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title: "Initial Research to Test the Market for EdTech Teacher Status"
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# Initial Research to Test the Market for EdTech Teacher Status

Buyer: THE EDUCATION AND TRAINING FOUNDATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e08b603a-badd-4867-a5f2-fa2be0626415

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## Summary

The Education and Training Foundation is conducting a procurement titled "Initial Research to Test the Market for EdTech Teacher Status." This project focuses on the research and development of a potential EdTech Teacher Status within the education sector, aimed at enhancing teaching methodologies through technology. The procurement process is currently in the Award stage, with a contract value of £39,889 and an open procurement method. The tender period ended on 16th September 2019, and the contract is set to run from 25th September 2019 until 23rd March 2020. The service delivery will take place across various regions in the United Kingdom, including London, the North East, and the South East.

This tender presents a unique opportunity for consultancy firms and research organisations specialising in education, technology integration, and market analysis. Businesses that focus on educational technology services, economic research, or social research would be particularly well-suited to participate. The project aims to explore the necessity and impact of recognising educators who embrace innovative pedagogical approaches, thus allowing businesses to contribute to shaping and supporting future educational standards in the sector.

## Notice

The ETF are seeking a tenderer to carry out some initial market testing of an EdTech Teacher Status proposition. This EdTech Teacher Status scoping exercise will explore: 1. To what extent there is a need and or value in the sector to recognise practitioners who have redefined their pedagogic approaches to enhance Teaching, Learning and Assessment with new technologies and award them with an EdTech Teacher status; 2. To what extend such a status would strengthen the sector EdTech support framework; 3. What form the EdTech Teacher Status should take (add-on option to QTLS-ATS, Expertise status, etc.); 4. What the programme for an EdTech Teacher Status might look like including preferred modes of delivery, potential programme structure and duration in terms of guided learning hours; 5. How much participants would pay for an EdTech Teacher Status 6. What difference an EdTech Teacher Status might make to the use of learning technologies in teaching and learning in FE The aim of this research project is to identify whether there is a sector need and market opportunity for an EdTech Status and if so, what form it may take.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6b3e94aa-49aa-4d68-9353-f494be91ac0d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Nov 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Sep 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Sep 2019 |
| Contract period | 24 Sep 2019 - 23 Mar 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £39,889 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £39,889 |
| 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 | THE EDUCATION AND TRAINING FOUNDATION |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1W 9SP |
| 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 | Pimlico North |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ALPHAPLUS CONSULTANCY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 38970000 - Research, testing and scientific technical simulator
- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 73110000 - Research services
- 79310000 - Market research services
- 79311400 - Economic research services
- 79315000 - Social research services

## Release History

- 8 Nov 2019 at 17:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6b3e94aa-49aa-4d68-9353-f494be91ac0d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6b3e94aa-49aa-4d68-9353-f494be91ac0d
  8th November 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV158629
  NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the myTenders Web Site at the link provided.

## Notice URLs

- http://www.et-foundation.co.uk

## Provenance

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