--- title: "Turing Scheme Administration Services" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02a960" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02a960" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02a960.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02a960.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION" published: "2021-04-22" --- # Turing Scheme Administration Services Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02a960 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02a960) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02a960.json) ## Summary The Department for Education is planning to procure administration services for the Turing Scheme, with the tender titled "Turing Scheme Administration Services". This initiative falls under the services industry category, specifically classified as "Administration services". The market engagement process is set to commence on 28 April 2021, featuring an introductory webinar, followed by one-on-one engagement sessions scheduled for 5 to 7 May 2021, aimed at discussing the procurement strategy and gathering supplier feedback. The Department is considering a service delivery model to begin in early 2022, with details expected to be published in future notices after the engagement process. This procurement represents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in administration and educational services. Companies with expertise in managing educational programmes or providing governmental services would likely find themselves well-suited to participate. By engaging in this tender process, businesses can position themselves to provide valuable services that facilitate student placements and exchanges, particularly focusing on supporting students from disadvantaged backgrounds through the funded Turing Scheme. This is an excellent opportunity for suppliers to contribute to an impactful initiative while expanding their market presence. ## Notice The Department for Education previously issued a Prior Information Notice (PIN) informing the market that it is considering its strategy for the longer-term delivery of the Turing Scheme administration services. That notice was issued on the Find a Tender Service (Publication reference: 2021/S 000-006906) and Contracts Finder (Publication reference: tender_269847/950297). Purpose This PIN is for the purpose of initiating the direct engagement with the market with regards to the Turing Scheme as referred to in the previous PIN. The Department will engage with the market, initially, by way of an introductory webinar on 28 April 2021, followed by 1-2-1 engagements with interested market suppliers. Information about how to take part in this webinar and the 1-2-1 engagement sessions is provided below. This PIN is for market engagement only. It does not signify the commencement of any procurement process and does not constitute any commitment by the Department for Education. If the Department for Education decides to commence any procurement process(es) as contemplated by this notice, a separate notice(s) will be published at the relevant time. Turing Scheme On the 24 December 2020, the UK Government announced the introduction of the Turing Scheme, a new programme to support students to study and undertake work placements across the world. The Turing Scheme has funding of PS110 million for the first year, to enable around 35,000 students in UK universities, colleges and schools to travel on placements and exchanges overseas, starting from September 2021. The Turing Scheme is particularly focused on students from disadvantaged backgrounds, making life-changing opportunities accessible to students across the United Kingdom. The Department for Education (DfE) is responsible for the delivery of the Turing Scheme. Following the initial announcement in December, on the 6 February 2021 the Turing Scheme website launched, and on the 12 March 2021, the application window for funding for universities, schools and colleges was opened. Further information about the Turing Scheme can be found here: turing-scheme.org.uk Following the launch of the Turing Scheme and the opening of the application process, the Department is now considering its strategy for the longer-term delivery of the Turing Scheme administration services. The new service is likely to be required from the beginning of 2022. How to engage The Department for Education is holding an introductory market engagement webinar via Microsoft Teams at 12.30 on 28 April 2021 which will run for approximately 45 minutes. To participate in this opportunity and register your organisation's interest in attending the webinar, please register for an account and view the "current opportunities" page at Jaggaer https://education.app.jaggaer.com and search for: "Project_5470 Turing Scheme Administration Services". Once you have located Project_5470, please confirm your interest by selecting "Express Interest" to receive full access to the opportunity. All relevant documentation will be made available in the Data Room and this can be accessed via the "Buyer Attachments" section, under "ITT Details". Please note, you must answer the question within the "My Response" section and submit your response to ensure registration at the webinar. You can then use the messaging function to provide attendee details. The Department for Education will hold 1-2-1 engagement sessions with market suppliers on the 5, 6 and 7 May 2021. The sessions will be held virtually via Microsoft Teams and will run for up to 1hr each. There will be a maximum of 12 engagement sessions available over the three days and therefore allocation of these sessions will be on a first come first served basis and will be limited to 1 session per supplier organisation. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Continued from II.1.4) Short description: Once your organisation has expressed interest, you will be invited to provide details of your attendee list for the webinar and 1-2-1 engagement sessions, via the messaging function within Project_5470. A meeting invitation will then be issued. All suppliers who have expressed an interest in this opportunity, including those who are unable to attend the webinar or 1-2-1 engagement sessions, will have access to relevant information, supporting notes and a supplier questionnaire which will be made available via the Data Room within Project_5470 Turing Scheme Administration Services at https://education.app.jaggaer.com. Suppliers should note that the webinar and 1-2-1 engagement session will also feature engagement on Erasmus+ Residual and Immigration Visa Sponsorship Administration Services, which have been notified to the market via a separate Prior Information Notice. Further Information The main purpose of the market engagement event is to raise awareness of the relevant service elements and to provide high level background information to help the market develop an understanding of the service requirements; and to gather information about the supply market and potential delivery models (with associated benefits). The Department for Education want to use the market engagement events to gather information from market suppliers that will be used to inform decision making on the commissioning of the services. The specific aspects of interest the Department for Education is seeking supply market feedback on are as follows: 1. Market appetite in bidding for the Turing Scheme Administration Services; 2. The proposed packaging of the service lines; routes to market and procurement timeline(s); 3. To understand any barriers to participation in a procurement for the relevant service lines; 4. To understand key requirements relevant to a successful transition and mobilisation of new services e.g. timescales, information, data; 5. To explore potential cost models; payment mechanisms and treatment of risk. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008687-2021 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 22 Apr 2021 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 20 Jun 2021 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | 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 | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | 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 - 75 - Administration, defence and social security services ### Codes - 75100000 - Administration services - 75121000 - Administrative educational services - 75131000 - Government services ## Release History - 22 Apr 2021 at 21:55 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008687-2021 ## Notice URLs - https://education.app.jaggaer.com ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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