---
title: "Appropriate Body for Early Career Teacher Accreditation"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0459ef"
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buyer: "ARK SCHOOLS"
published: "2024-05-15"
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# Appropriate Body for Early Career Teacher Accreditation

Buyer: ARK SCHOOLS  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0459ef

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Ark Schools, a buying organisation, seeking proposals for the "Appropriate Body for Early Career Teacher Accreditation" in the education and training services category. The tender is currently at the active stage. The contract value is £420,000 in GBP, and the submission deadline is June 12, 2024. The procurement method is an open procedure, with electronic and written submission methods accepted. The tender requires bidders to be registered with the Department for Education (DfE) to deliver appropriate body services.

This tender by Ark Schools presents an opportunity for qualified Appropriate Body service providers to support the induction and development of Early Career Teachers (ECTs) in various UK regions. Businesses in the education and training services sector, particularly those experienced in ECT support and registered with the DfE, are well-suited to compete for this contract. The contract duration is initially two years, with options for two additional extension periods of two years each, providing long-term growth potential for successful bidders.

## Notice

ARK is seeking proposals from qualified and experienced Appropriate Body service providers to support the induction and development of Early Career Teachers (ECTs) across various regions in the UK. The successful bidder will act as the Appropriate Body, working closely with Ark Teacher Training to ensure the successful completion of the ECT induction period.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The contract will commence on 1st September 2024. It will have a duration of two years, with two optional extension periods, each of two years.

Renewal: The contract will have a duration of two years, with two optional extension periods, each of two years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015497-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 May 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Jun 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £420,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ARK SCHOOLS |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | West London |
| Postcode | W11 4AN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI33 Kensington & Chelsea and Hammersmith & Fulham |
| Local authority | Kensington and Chelsea |
| Electoral ward | Notting Dale |
| Westminster constituency | Kensington and Bayswater |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 15 May 2024 at 15:50 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015497-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.arkonline.org
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/arkonline/aspx/Home

## Provenance

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