--- title: "T Level Ambassador Network (TAN) Regional Strategic Co-ordination Service" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-051360" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-051360" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-051360.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-051360.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION" published: "2025-09-17" --- # T Level Ambassador Network (TAN) Regional Strategic Co-ordination Service Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-051360 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-051360) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-051360.json) ## Summary The procurement process for the "T Level Ambassador Network (TAN) Regional Strategic Co-ordination Service" was managed by the Department for Education, headquartered in London, United Kingdom. The project aimed to enhance the existing TAN by incorporating a regional substructure, with a focus on strengthening employer engagement and addressing local skills needs across North, Midlands, and South regions. The procurement was conducted under an open procedure, resulting in an award on 17th September 2025 to SDN ENTERPRISES LIMITED. The contract, with an initial two-year term starting from 1st September 2025 and valued at £362,154, may be extended by an additional year subject to departmental requirements. This tender offers considerable opportunities for businesses, especially those involved in education and training services, to grow by participating in initiatives that directly impact local communities and industries. The contract is well-suited for Small to Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) with experience in managing network activities, strategic coordination, and community engagement. Companies capable of delivering tailored operational plans and maintaining consistent communication will find this an advantageous opportunity to showcase their capabilities and establish partnerships within the educational sector. ## Notice The Department for Education (DfE) sought a single supplier to support and maintain the transition of the T Level Ambassador Network (TAN) from a single tier national network to a national network with a regional substructure. This will be a contract for an initial 2 years with the possibility to extend for a further 1 year. TAN currently comprises over 900 volunteer ambassadors from employers, providers, students, and other stakeholders who promote T Levels. The purpose of the contracted service is to enhance the impact and reach of the TAN by establishing and managing three regional sub-networks (North, Midlands, South), while maintaining national consistency and strategic alignment. Summary of key requirements: * Introduce and embed the regional substructure in collaboration with DfE and TAN leadership. * Develop and deliver tailored operational plans for each region. * Coordinate and support ambassador activity to increase reach and effectiveness. * Strengthen regional employer engagement and address local skills needs. * Ensure regional activities align with national goals and foster sustainable local partnerships. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Renewal: Subject to performance of service and Departmental requirements review ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057262-2025 | | Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Planning, Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 17 Sep 2025 | | Submission deadline | 27 Jun 2025 | | Future notice date | 2 Jun 2025 | | Award date | 4 Aug 2025 | | Contract period | 31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2027 | | Recurrence | 2028-06-01 | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £250,000 | | Lots value | £250,000 | | Awards value | £387,154 | | Contracts value | £362,154 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## 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), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | SDN ENTERPRISES | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80000000 - Education and training services ## Release History - 17 Sep 2025 at 10:49 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057262-2025 - 5 Aug 2025 at 12:55 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046131-2025 - 2 Jun 2025 at 11:39 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029126-2025 - 14 May 2025 at 14:08 - Planning - UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021366-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057262-2025 17th September 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046131-2025 5th August 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029126-2025 2nd June 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021366-2025 14th May 2025 - Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-5271 ## Notice URLs - https://education.app.jaggaer.com/web/login.html - https://education.app.jaggaer.com/web/login.htmlGotoproject_9735orITT_3466andsubmitbidresponsesviathePortal - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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