--- title: "16-19 English and Maths GCSE CPD Market Engagement" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04a42e" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04a42e" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04a42e.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04a42e.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION" published: "2024-09-30" --- # 16-19 English and Maths GCSE CPD Market Engagement Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04a42e [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04a42e) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04a42e.json) ## Summary The Department for Education (DfE) is undertaking a planned procurement process titled "16-19 English and Maths GCSE CPD Market Engagement". This process pertains to the industry category of Education and training services, with a focus on evaluating market interest and capacity to deliver professional development for teachers of English and Maths at Level 2 in the Further Education sector across the UK. The procurement stage is currently at the planning phase, with an early supplier engagement webinar scheduled for 15th October 2024 at 14:00. Interested parties must express their interest by 14:00 on 10th October 2024. Future procurement opportunities stemming from this engagement will depend on funding availability, and a formal notice is expected on 16th December 2024. This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in professional development, educational services, and workforce training. Companies specialising in innovative teaching methods and those capable of providing comprehensive CPD services on a national or regional basis would be well-suited to compete. Engaging with the DfE's market engagement process allows businesses to influence future procurement specifications and potentially secure contracts that support the enhancement of the educational workforce, thereby making a meaningful impact on educational outcomes. ## Notice This is not a call for competition and does not commit us to procuring or procuring services in specific ways, and any future opportunities are subject to funding availability. The quality of the English and Maths workforce across the FE sector is paramount, and the Department continues to work with the sector to ensure that providers can recruit, retain, and develop the teaching and governance staff they need to deliver the best possible education to students. The purpose of engaging the market at this time is to: * Understand market interest and capacity in delivering 16-19 Level 2 English and/or Maths CPD to the workforce (including via innovative provision to achieve the best outcomes for learners); * Understand the market interest and capacity in delivering workforce support in the context of English and/or Maths in the wider organisation, including to English, maths & college leadership; * Receive feedback from the market on the capacity to ensure national coverage, particularly in regions with higher resit levels. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The DfE is seeking feedback from the market so it can understand market interest and capacity to deliver CPD to the 16-19 Level 2 English and maths Workforce in Further Education settings, on a national or regional basis, before defining its next steps for any competitive procurement process. This is not a call for competition and does not commit us to procuring or procuring services in specific ways, and any future opportunities are subject to funding availability. The quality of the English and Maths workforce across the FE sector is paramount, and the Department continues to work with the sector to ensure that providers can recruit, retain, and develop the teaching and governance staff they need to deliver the best possible education to students. The purpose of engaging the market at this time is to: * Understand market interest and capacity in delivering 16-19 Level 2 English and/or Maths CPD to the workforce (including via innovative provision to achieve the best outcomes for learners); * Understand the market interest and capacity in delivering workforce support in the context of English and/or Maths in the wider organisation, including to English, maths & college leadership; * Receive feedback from the market on the capacity to ensure national coverage, particularly in regions with higher resit levels. DfE is holding an early supplier engagement webinar via Microsoft Teams at 14:00 on 15th October 2024 which will run for approximately 90 minutes. If your organisation is interested in attending the webinar, please express an interest via the Jaggaer message board in Project_8440 by 14:00 10th October 2024. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031201-2024 | | 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 | 30 Sep 2024 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 16 Dec 2024 | | 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 - 30 Sep 2024 at 13:19 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031201-2024 ## Notice URLs - 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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