--- title: "Flexible Working Programme May 2022 Early Market Engagement" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-033455" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-033455" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-033455.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-033455.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION" published: "2022-05-05" --- # Flexible Working Programme May 2022 Early Market Engagement Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-033455 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-033455) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-033455.json) ## Summary The Department for Education is planning an early market engagement event for its "Flexible Working Programme May 2022." This initiative aims to collect insights from the market to shape the future delivery of flexible working in schools. The event is scheduled for 19 May 2022, and it is part of the planning stage of the procurement process, which falls under the education and training services category. A possible procurement opening is anticipated around the week commencing 20 June 2022. This engagement presents valuable opportunities for businesses specialising in education and training services, particularly those with experience in delivering flexible working initiatives within educational settings. Companies that can provide innovative training and support solutions, as well as those interested in advocating for culture change in schools, will be well-suited to participate. Engaging in this tender could enable businesses to contribute to a significant educational programme and expand their reach within the sector. ## Notice The purpose of this early Prior Information Notice (PIN) is to notify the market of a forthcoming market engagement event relating to the Department's programme to support Flexible Working in schools. It is not a call for competition. This PIN is intended to inform the market of an opportunity to help shape the future delivery of the Flexible Working programme, ahead of a possible procurement. We will be undertaking an online event on 19 May 2022. This event is anticipated to last approximately 1.5 hours. The market engagement event is an opportunity to shape the core responsibilities and delivery offer of the Department's future programme ahead of possible future procurement. In particular, the Department is looking for respondents to: Comment on the feasibility of the proposed delivery model Share comments or learning on alternative delivery solutions Attendees will be invited to respond in full to a post-event questionnaire. The market engagement event and the questionnaire document form part of the Department's initial market research in which we are seeking information from a range of providers to inform any future approach and delivery. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Promoting Flexible working in schools was a key commitment set out in the Teacher Recruitment and Retention Strategy (2019). Supporting a culture of flexible working in schools is also featured in the Opportunity for all white paper 2022: https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/1063601/Opportunity_for_all_strong_schools_with_great_teachers_for_your_child__web__-_accessible.pdf In 2021-22 the Department funded two projects to support flexible working in schools and promote culture change. * Flexible Working Ambassador Schools (FWAS) to champion flexible working and provide bespoke peer support to participant schools in their area * Flexible Working Training for School Leaders focused on implementing effective flexible working arrangements and developing strategic approaches Arrangements for our current projects end in December 2022. The department is now beginning to consider what a future programme might look like. We are considering awarding a contract to deliver training and awareness-raising events tailored to key audience groups. The successful supplier/s is likely to provide support to the operational delivery of Flexible Working Ambassador Schools or Trusts to promote culture change. The Department would like to gain a clear understanding of the level of interest from the market in providing a service, as well as insight into how potential providers might approach the delivery of the service in question. Additional information: Please note that this PIN is not a call to competition and the department is not bound to enter into any procurement activity because of it. All procurement activity is subject to Ministerial priorities, funding and any or all procurement activity is subject to change at the Department's absolute discretion. Procurement, if taken forward, is expected to open w/c 20 June 2022. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011704-2022 | | 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 | 5 May 2022 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 19 Jun 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 - 5 May 2022 at 12:53 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011704-2022 ## Notice URLs - https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/1063601/Opportunity_for_all_strong_schools_with_great_teachers_for_your_child__web__-_accessible.pdf - https://education.app.jaggaer.com/web/login.html ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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