--- title: "Stimulating the SME market for T levels" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-032ae9" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-032ae9" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-032ae9.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-032ae9.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION" published: "2022-07-05" --- # Stimulating the SME market for T levels Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-032ae9 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-032ae9) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-032ae9.json) ## Summary The procurement process, titled "Stimulating the SME market for T levels," is being conducted by the Department for Education (DfE) in the UK, focusing on education and training services. Currently in the tender stage, this initiative aims to provide additional support to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as the T Levels programme develops. Contractors are encouraged to bid for one of four national lots, with a total contract value estimated at approximately £2,242,125. The submission deadline for bids is 3rd May 2022, and the contract period will last until at least 31st March 2024. This procurement opportunity presents a significant platform for growth for businesses specialising in education and training services, particularly those equipped to support SMEs in enhancing their capabilities and offering effective placements. Companies with a strong understanding of the educational landscape, particularly in engaging with SME clients, will be well-positioned to compete in this tender. Additionally, the initiative's focus on supporting SMEs post-Covid-19 emphasises the need for innovative solutions and robust partnership arrangements, which can lead to fruitful long-term collaborations in the evolving educational sector. ## Notice T Levels launched in September 2020, the programme will continue to grow over the next few years. SMEs (small and medium-sized enterprises) currently require additional support at this early stage to embed the programme as it grows. SMEs make up the largest proportion of the national economy and it is recognised that SMEs do not have the same infrastructure of larger employers. The DfE recognises there is a need for an extra layer of support to broker placements as part of a T Level placement. Contractors will need to show how they intend to engage the SME market whilst they emerge from the Covid-19 pandemic, to increase their ability and willingness to offer placements. In addition to brokering the relationship between the employer and provider, the contractor and learner must ensure that both parties agree learner objectives which are to be signed by the employer and provider. This procurement is tendering for 4 National Lots as stated within the ITTs. ### Lot Information Construction and the Built Environment T Levels launched in September 2020, the programme will continue to grow over the next few years. SMEs (small and medium-sized enterprises) currently require additional support at this early stage to embed the programme as it grows. SMEs make up the largest proportion of the national economy and it is recognised that SMEs do not have the same infrastructure of larger employers. The DfE recognises there is a need for an extra layer of support to broker placements as part of a T Level placement. Contractors will need to show how they intend to engage the SME market whilst they emerge from the Covid-19 pandemic, to increase their ability and willingness to offer placements. In addition to brokering the relationship between the employer and provider, the contractor and learner must ensure that both parties agree learner objectives which are to be signed by the employer and provider. This procurement is tendering for 4 National Lots as stated within the ITTs. Renewal: Option to extend for a further year Business Operations T Levels launched in September 2020, the programme will continue to grow over the next few years. SMEs (small and medium-sized enterprises) currently require additional support at this early stage to embed the programme as it grows. SMEs make up the largest proportion of the national economy and it is recognised that SMEs do not have the same infrastructure of larger employers. The DfE recognises there is a need for an extra layer of support to broker placements as part of a T Level placement. Contractors will need to show how they intend to engage the SME market whilst they emerge from the Covid-19 pandemic, to increase their ability and willingness to offer placements. In addition to brokering the relationship between the employer and provider, the contractor and learner must ensure that both parties agree learner objectives which are to be signed by the employer and provider. This procurement is tendering for 4 National Lots as stated within the ITTs. Renewal: Option to extend for a further year Engineering & Manufacturing T Levels launched in September 2020, the programme will continue to grow over the next few years. SMEs (small and medium-sized enterprises) currently require additional support at this early stage to embed the programme as it grows. SMEs make up the largest proportion of the national economy and it is recognised that SMEs do not have the same infrastructure of larger employers. The DfE recognises there is a need for an extra layer of support to broker placements as part of a T Level placement. Contractors will need to show how they intend to engage the SME market whilst they emerge from the Covid-19 pandemic, to increase their ability and willingness to offer placements. In addition to brokering the relationship between the employer and provider, the contractor and learner must ensure that both parties agree learner objectives which are to be signed by the employer and provider. This procurement is tendering for 4 National Lots as stated within the ITT. Renewal: Option to extend for a further year Digital T Levels launched in September 2020, the programme will continue to grow over the next few years. SMEs (small and medium-sized enterprises) currently require additional support at this early stage to embed the programme as it grows. SMEs make up the largest proportion of the national economy and it is recognised that SMEs do not have the same infrastructure of larger employers. The DfE recognises there is a need for an extra layer of support to broker placements as part of a T Level placement. Contractors will need to show how they intend to engage the SME market whilst they emerge from the Covid-19 pandemic, to increase their ability and willingness to offer placements. In addition to brokering the relationship between the employer and provider, the contractor and learner must ensure that both parties agree learner objectives which are to be signed by the employer and provider. This procurement is tendering for 4 National Lots as stated within the ITTs. Renewal: Option to extend for a further year ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018296-2022 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 5 Jul 2022 | | Submission deadline | 3 May 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 9 Jun 2022 | | Contract period | 7 Jun 2022 - 31 Mar 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £2,242,125 | | Lots value | £2,242,125 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £1,391,387 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Active, Cancelled | | Awards status | Active, Unsuccessful | | Contracts status | Active | ## 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 | 3 | | Supplier names | EVOLVE YOUR FUTURE; MYPOCKETSKILL; SUPPLYTRAIN | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80000000 - Education and training services ## Release History - 5 Jul 2022 at 12:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018296-2022 - 6 Apr 2022 at 15:08 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009294-2022 ## Notice URLs - https://education.app.jaggaer.com - https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-education ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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