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title: "Update on the proposed procurement of a new multi-provider framework agreement for the future provision of Early Career Framework (ECF)-based training"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0435d1"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION"
published: "2024-01-30"
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# Update on the proposed procurement of a new multi-provider framework agreement for the future provision of Early Career Framework (ECF)-based training

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0435d1

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## Summary

The Department for Education has issued a Prior Information Notice (PIN) for the proposed procurement of a new multi-provider framework agreement for Early Career Framework (ECF)-based training. The procurement process is set to commence in late February/early March 2024, covering a period from 2025 to 2028. The total contract value is £250 million GBP. Potential providers are encouraged to access and review the framework materials. The buying organisation is the Department for Education, based in London, UK.

This tender presents an opportunity for providers in the education and training services sector to participate in a significant procurement process for ECF-based training services. Businesses interested in securing a place within the multi-provider framework agreement should ensure alignment with the 'Initial Teacher Training and Early Career Framework'. This opportunity is well-suited for companies looking to expand their presence in the education sector and engage with a high-value contract with clear timeline guidelines.

## Notice

The purpose of this Prior Information Notice (PIN) is to update potential providers regarding the proposed procurement of a new multi-provider framework agreement for Early Career Framework (ECF)-based training for 2025 to 2028. The Department is grateful for the comments received so far from all those who have participated in the market engagement process. Subject to final approvals, the Department is on track to commence the procurement process in late February/early March 2024. In preparation for the procurement process, potential providers should access and review the new content framework entitled, 'Initial Teacher Training and Early Career Framework', that designed materials must adhere to. This can be accessed and downloaded from: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/initial-teacher-training-and-early-career-framework As set out in the previous PIN, ECF-based training is currently delivered by 6 providers ("Lead Providers") appointed to a multi-provider framework agreement. In addition, the School-Led Development Trust (SLDT) who operate the National Institute of Teaching (NIoT), provide ECF-based training together with a broader range of other related services under a separate sole-supplier framework agreement and will continue to do so alongside the new multi-provider framework agreement. SLDT will be required to deliver to the same requirements as other Lead Providers, and their training content will be assured in the same way and to the same timescales, as other Lead Providers.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Please refer to the previous PIN published on 17 October 2023 which can be found here: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030556-2023 (Notice reference: 2023/S 000-030556)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003116-2024 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| 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 | 30 Jan 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Mar 2024 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £250,000,000 |
| 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 | 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) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 30 Jan 2024 at 16:24 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003116-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://education.app.jaggaer.com
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030556-2023
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-education
- https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/initial-teacher-training-and-early-career-framework

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