--- title: "Flexible Working Ambassador Schools" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-f912d5b6-a3de-4b94-829a-c2817e628d07" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f912d5b6-a3de-4b94-829a-c2817e628d07" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f912d5b6-a3de-4b94-829a-c2817e628d07.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f912d5b6-a3de-4b94-829a-c2817e628d07.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION" published: "2020-10-16" --- # Flexible Working Ambassador Schools Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f912d5b6-a3de-4b94-829a-c2817e628d07 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f912d5b6-a3de-4b94-829a-c2817e628d07) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f912d5b6-a3de-4b94-829a-c2817e628d07.json) ## Summary The Department for Education is seeking applications through a tender process for the project titled "Flexible Working Ambassador Schools." This initiative aims to improve flexible working opportunities in schools to aid in the recruitment and retention of teaching staff. The procurement is categorized under education and training services, with a total budget of £480,000. The tender period is set to close on 7th December 2020 at 5pm, and the contract is expected to start on 1st April 2021, extending until 30th December 2022. All applications must be submitted electronically via the Jaggaer e-tendering system. This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in providing educational consultancy, human resources, or policy development services aimed at schools. Companies that can offer innovative solutions to flexible working challenges, alongside those with a proven track record in the education sector, would be well-suited to compete. By participating, successful applicants can contribute to enhancing teacher retention strategies and potentially establish a long-term partnership with the Department for Education. ## Notice This application process is to appoint the Flexible Working Ambassador Schools (FWAS). Flexible working policies can help to recruit, retain and motivate teachers and can play a central role in helping schools to deploy their staff effectively and efficiently. However, there are a number of practical challenges to address (e.g. managing staffing arrangements, timetabling and developing coherent whole-school policies and approaches). In the 2019 Recruitment and Retention strategy we committed to support headteachers to adapt to changing demands by helping to transform approaches to flexible working in schools. As part of that commitment we are introducing Flexible Working Ambassador Schools (FWAS). FWAS will support schools to offer more flexible working opportunities, which in turn can improve retention rates. Additional information: Application process 1. Register for the department's e-tendering system Jaggaer, which can be accessed via the Jaggaer online portal. Please note that responses can only be submitted in electronic form. A link can be found in the 'link' section of this notice. 3. Complete the application form and submit your application in Jaggaer by no later than 5pm on Monday 7th December . 4. We will assess your application against the criteria set out in the application guidance. 5. Applications from bidders that have submitted their application outside of the Jaggaer system, will not be assessed. Attachments: The following documents will be available to view in Jaggaer: - FWAS Specification and Guidance - FWAS Application Form - Annex 3 FWAS Cost Matrix - Annex 2 FWAS Risk Register - Annex 2 FWAS Project Plan Template Additional Information: The department reserves the right not to enter a formal procurement process and not to proceed with grant award. Accordingly, the department will not be liable for any bid cost, expenditure, work, or effort incurred by any school or other organisation based on this Prior Information Notice. This grant competition will be run via the department's e-tendering portal, Jaggaer. It is recommended that to avoid missing out, applicants access this system to register as soon as possible using the link provided. All information included in this notice is indicative and may be subject to change. Please note that the department is not bound to enter into any grant agreement. Funding for the FWAS may be subject to change at the department's absolute discretion. Eligibility: State funded schools in England are eligible to apply. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5c5af25d-aa16-410f-9e59-9729ce091e81 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | 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 | 16 Oct 2020 | | Submission deadline | 7 Dec 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2021 - 30 Dec 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £480,000 | | 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 | 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80000000 - Education and training services ## Release History - 16 Oct 2020 at 10:25 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5c5af25d-aa16-410f-9e59-9729ce091e81 - 12 Oct 2020 at 14:05 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5c5af25d-aa16-410f-9e59-9729ce091e81 - 12 Oct 2020 at 14:04 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5c5af25d-aa16-410f-9e59-9729ce091e81 - 12 Oct 2020 at 09:43 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5c5af25d-aa16-410f-9e59-9729ce091e81 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5c5af25d-aa16-410f-9e59-9729ce091e81 16th October 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://education.app.jaggaer.com/web/login.html Jaggaer eTendering Portal ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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