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title: "2026 cohort of the Early Career Teacher Entitlement (ECTE) training programme"
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# 2026 cohort of the Early Career Teacher Entitlement (ECTE) training programme

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f2c4bcba-a599-4768-b3fd-b6d64ac10209

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## Summary

The procurement process for the 2026 cohort of the Early Career Teacher Entitlement (ECTE) training programme has been led by the Department for Education. This programme, part of the Education and Training Services industry, covers multiple locations including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the Rest of the World. The process was conducted as a call-off from a framework agreement using a selective procurement method. The tender reached its award stage on 19 June 2026, and the contract period is set to run from 22 June 2026 to 30 September 2029. The total contract value is £43,283,880 GBP.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses involved in educational services, particularly those with a focus on training programmes for educators. The involvement of multiple suppliers like Ambition Institute, Education Development Trust, Teach First, UCL Consultants Limited, and School-Led Development Trust highlights the broad scope for collaboration, with opportunities available for both large-scale organisations and SMEs. The project’s international reach can offer expansion into new markets, making it a significant endeavour for growth-oriented businesses aiming to enhance their portfolio in the education sector.

## Notice

Call-off contracts awarded from the ITTECF and National Institute of Teaching (NIoT) Framework Agreements for the delivery of the 2026 cohort of the provider led Early Career Teacher Entitlement (ECTE) training programme. For more information on the Early Career Teacher Entitlement (ECTE) please refer to: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/early-career-teacher-entitlement/early-career-teacher-entitlement

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b5bce966-0844-4c08-a640-b55b94d7653f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Jun 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 21 Jun 2026 - 30 Sep 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £43,283,880 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £43,283,880 |
| 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 | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 3BT |
| 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 | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 5 |
| Supplier names | AMBITION INSTITUTE; EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT TRUST; SCHOOL-LED DEVELOPMENT TRUST; TEACH FIRST; UCL CONSULTANTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 9 Jul 2026 at 13:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b5bce966-0844-4c08-a640-b55b94d7653f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b5bce966-0844-4c08-a640-b55b94d7653f
  9th July 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c4666d04-3fec-4e26-a527-4a2eb7e71f1e
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2840de9b-8db5-4d85-a93b-645f7ce5cb1b
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## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/early-career-teacher-entitlement/early-career-teacher-entitlement

## Provenance

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