--- title: "Market Engagement Large Scale Research for Post-16 English and maths CPD" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03286d" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-03286d" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03286d.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03286d.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION" published: "2022-03-31" --- # Market Engagement Large Scale Research for Post-16 English and maths CPD Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03286d [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-03286d) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03286d.json) ## Summary The Department for Education is planning a market engagement event for the "Large Scale Research for Post-16 English and maths CPD" initiative, aimed at enhancing professional development for educators in further education. This service falls under the education and training category, and the event is scheduled to take place on 26 April 2022 via Microsoft Teams. Interested organisations must express their intent through the Jaggaer e-tendering portal by registering for an account and locating the relevant project documentation. Notably, this is a preliminary notice and does not signify the start of a competitive bidding process. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in educational research and professional development services. Companies with expertise in conducting large-scale research, particularly those familiar with Randomised Control Trials, would be well-positioned to compete. Furthermore, those that can demonstrate alignment with the Department for Education's objectives to enhance further education outcomes will find this engagement beneficial. The outcomes may lead to future funding opportunities for organisations capable of delivering innovative solutions tailored to improving teacher training and student achievement in post-16 education. ## Notice Prior Information Notice (PIN) To note: This PIN does not signify the commencement of any competitive process and does not constitute any commitment by the Department for Education (DfE). If DfE decides to commence any competitive process(es) as contemplated by this notice, a separate notice(s) will be published at the relevant time. DfE has previously published its commitments to Further Education (FE) providers in the Skills for Jobs: Lifelong Learning for Opportunity and Growth White Paper. The paper identifies a need to ensure all FE providers are professionally managed, governed and have the best quality teachers and lecturers. In doing so, we will ensure that post-16 further education students have access to world-class technical and vocational education, providing the skills both individuals and employers need for the future economy. Purpose of this notice The purpose of this PIN is to inform the market that DfE is considering how to evaluate the delivery of activities that support teachers in Further Education providers who teach learners who are continuing to work towards Level 2 in English and maths. Achieving a level 2 qualification in both maths and English, through GCSE or Functional Skills Qualifications (FSQs), helps students to progress to further study, training and skilled employment. The maths and English Condition of Funding ('resit' policy) ensures that all 16 to 19-year-olds have the best chance of achieving this standard and get the necessary support to do so. DfE is committed to this policy and therefore, to supporting teachers of learners continuing to work towards their Level 2 in English and maths. It is important that teachers in Further Education providers have access to the best development which focuses on the skills needed to help resit learners achieve their potential. DfE want to understand the needs of FE providers and identify best practice to inform future policy delivery and aims to do this through research. Early in the summer DfE intends to invite bids for grant funding from organisations with policies, objectives and activities that are aligned to those of DfE, to better achieve the desired outcomes for FE providers in England. Organisations that are currently, or have an interest in, undertaking robust, large-scale research (including Randomised Control Trials) will be invited to bid to contribute to the evidence base of what works in improving outcomes for resit learners in the classroom and in developing continuous professional development interventions for teachers in Further Education providers. How to engage DfE is holding an introductory market engagement webinar via Microsoft Teams at 1pm on Tuesday 26 April 2022 which will run for approximately 45 minutes. If any organisation is interested in a short 1-2-1, please register your interest via Jaggaer. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Market Engagement for a potential grant competition. Additional information: To note: This PIN does not signify the commencement of any competitive process and does not constitute any commitment by the Department for Education (DfE). If DfE decides to commence any competitive process(es) as contemplated by this notice, a separate notice(s) will be published at the relevant time. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008658-2022 | | 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 | 31 Mar 2022 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 31 Aug 2022 | | 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 - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80000000 - Education and training services ## Release History - 31 Mar 2022 at 10:44 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008658-2022 ## Notice URLs - http://www.gov.uk/government/organisation/department-for-education - https://education.app.jaggaer.com ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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