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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-04456c"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION"
published: "2024-03-05"
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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-04456c

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## Summary

The Department for Education has planned the procurement of a new multi-provider framework agreement for Early Career Framework (ECF)-based training, with an intended launch in mid-late March 2024. The procurement falls under the 'Education and training services' category, with an estimated value of £250 million. The tender aims to provide training services in England, and interested providers can access the necessary framework details on the government website.

This tender opportunity by the Department for Education presents a substantial prospect for businesses operating in the education and training sector. Companies offering services related to teacher training and development would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, providing potential providers with time to prepare and align their offerings with the outlined requirements before the official launch in March.

## Notice

The purpose of this Prior Information Notice (PIN) is to update potential providers on the proposed timeline for launching the procurement for a new multi-provider framework agreement for Early Career Framework (ECF)-based training for 2025 to 2028. The Department now intends to commence the procurement process sometime in mid-late March 2024. Any 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

### 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/006944-2024 |
| 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 | 5 Mar 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 31 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

- 5 Mar 2024 at 09:27 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006944-2024

## 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

## Provenance

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