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title: "Functional Skills support for the FE workforce- Strand 1: Resources for the teaching of phonics"
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# Functional Skills support for the FE workforce- Strand 1: Resources for the teaching of phonics

Buyer: THE EDUCATION AND TRAINING FOUNDATION  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e7a39000-b048-46e5-9deb-6fbbed98ea86

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## Summary

The Education and Training Foundation has initiated a tender titled "Functional Skills support for the FE workforce - Strand 1: Resources for the teaching of phonics". This procurement, focusing on the education and training services industry, falls under an open procedure and is currently in the active tender stage. The tender was published on 26 June 2018, with submissions required by 9 July 2018. The services will be delivered across various regions in the United Kingdom, including London, the North East, and the South East, starting from 16 July 2018 and concluding on 30 November 2018.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in educational content development, particularly those with expertise in phonics education for adults. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be particularly well-suited to compete, as the foundation is seeking innovative solutions rooted in evidence-based research. By leveraging their skills in training and vocational education, these businesses can effectively contribute to enhancing the FE workforce's capabilities.

## Notice

This tender is for strand one of four: Research for the teaching of phonics to adults. The Foundation carried out research into the teaching of phonics to adults in partnership with University College London. We are seeking a tenderer(s) to utilise this strong evidence base and assist in the development of building a framework and resources specifically for phonics teaching in an adult context, taking into account the intricacies of the FE sector.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/be74f47f-663d-4de7-a776-8254ed3cc90d |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Jun 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Jul 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 15 Jul 2018 - 30 Nov 2018 |
| 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 | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 80210000 - Technical and vocational secondary education services
- 80400000 - Adult and other education services
- 80500000 - Training services
- 80510000 - Specialist training services
- 80521000 - Training programme services
- 80530000 - Vocational training services

## Release History

- 26 Jun 2018 at 16:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/be74f47f-663d-4de7-a776-8254ed3cc90d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/be74f47f-663d-4de7-a776-8254ed3cc90d
  26th June 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- http://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN154798
  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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