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title: "OTLA phase 8 - action research for English, ESOL and Essential Digital Skills teachers in the Further Education and Training sector"
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# OTLA phase 8 - action research for English, ESOL and Essential Digital Skills teachers in the Further Education and Training sector

Buyer: THE EDUCATION AND TRAINING FOUNDATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02ab0d

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## Summary

The Education and Training Foundation is currently conducting a public procurement process titled "OTLA phase 8 – action research for English, ESOL and Essential Digital Skills teachers in the Further Education and Training sector." This project falls under the education and training services industry category and is based in London, UK. The procurement method employed is the open procedure, with the tender already in the award stage and the contract valued at £1,425,600. The contract was signed on 13 July 2021 and is part of an ongoing programme aimed at enhancing teaching quality through collaborative action research.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in educational services and training. Companies specialising in continuing professional development (CPD), especially those with experience in delivering training for English and ESOL educators, would be well-suited to compete. With the emphasis on collaborative projects and research-informed practices, organisations capable of developing innovative training solutions and those adept at engaging educational practitioners are likely to find this tender appealing. Such opportunities are not only beneficial for growth but also for enhancing the quality of education in the sector.

## Notice

A contract has been awarded for the programme, Outstanding Teaching Learning and Assessment (OTLA) phase 8 - action research for English teachers in the Further Education and Training (FE) sector. OTLA is one of the Education and Training Foundation's (ETF) longest running programmes of Continuing Professional Development (CPD). The nature and format of the programme have evolved over time, but it continues to be based around a set of central principles: There is an overall focus on improving outcomes for learners There is collaboration within and across providers Activity is research informed and draws on appropriate expertise It takes place over a sustained period of time Activity is evaluated to assess the impact on learners

### Lot Information

Lot 1

A contract has been awarded for the programme, Outstanding Teaching Learning and Assessment (OTLA) phase 8 - action research for English teachers in the Further Education and Training (FE) sector. OTLA is one of the ETF's longest running programmes of Continuing Professional Development (CPD). The nature and format of the programme have evolved over time, but it continues to be based around a set of central principles: There is an overall focus on improving outcomes for learners There is collaboration within and across providers Activity is research informed and draws on appropriate expertise It takes place over a sustained period of time Activity is evaluated to assess the impact on learners This programme is funded through our grant from the Department for Education (DfE). This year the focus of OTLA will enable participants to take charge of their own CPD through undertaking collaborative action research projects. This CPD programme has previously achieved high levels of participation and positive feedback from participants across the country. The ETF sought one delivery partner to deliver both strands and develop and expand the programme further. The two strands of activity making up this requirement are set out in further detail below: 1. The development and delivery of a national programme of CPD to enable English, English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) and Essential Digital Skills (EDS) teachers to undertake collaborative action research projects. 2. The design and pilot of two FutureLearn courses: one on how to conduct action research in Further Education and one on how to lead or support research projects in Further Education settings.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029164-2021 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Nov 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Jun 2021 |
| Future notice date | 10 May 2021 |
| Award date | 12 Jul 2021 |
| Contract period | 13 Jun 2021 - 31 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,485,000 |
| Lots value | £1,485,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,425,600 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CLAIRE COLLINS CONSULTANCY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services
- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 80500000 - Training services
- 80510000 - Specialist training services
- 80511000 - Staff training services
- 80531200 - Technical training services
- 80570000 - Personal development training services
- 92312212 - Services related to the preparation of training manuals

## Release History

- 23 Nov 2021 at 16:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029164-2021
- 11 May 2021 at 15:25 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010305-2021
- 28 Apr 2021 at 11:55 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009116-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.et-foundation.co.uk
- https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/public-procurement-review-service-scope-and-remit
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA28768

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