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title: "T Level Industry Placement Support Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0567aa"
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buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION"
published: "2026-03-30"
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# T Level Industry Placement Support Services

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0567aa

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## Summary

The Department for Education (DfE) is currently at the tender stage for the procurement of the T Level Industry Placement Support Services. This contract aims to enhance employer and provider capability for delivering industry placements integral to T Level qualifications across the United Kingdom. The procurement is structured as an open procedure, inviting bids through the Jaggaer platform, with submissions required by 1 May 2026. The anticipated start date for the contract is 1 August 2026, following a one-month mobilisation period. The service falls under the industry category of Education and Training Services and encompasses various regions within the UK such as UKC, UKD, and UKF, among others. Prospective bidders are encouraged to participate in a "How to Bid" webinar scheduled for 1 April 2026, which will provide crucial insights into the bidding process and procurement requirements.

This tender presents significant opportunities for Small to Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) interested in expanding their scope within the educational sector. Businesses possessing capabilities in providing educational and training services, especially those experienced in scaling innovative solutions, stand to gain substantially by aligning their offerings with the goals of strengthening T Level placements. Consortia bids and collaborative approaches are also welcomed, allowing businesses to bring together diverse expertise to achieve comprehensive support solutions. With a focus on enhancing employer awareness and fostering sustainable collaboration, this contract holds promise for businesses capable of delivering scalable, impactful educational solutions across England's regions, thereby contributing to long-term strategic educational goals.

## Notice

The Department for Education (DfE) intends to procure a Supplier to deliver the T Level Industry Placement Support Services contract. The Supplier will deliver a comprehensive support service that strengthens employer and provider capability to implement high-quality T Level industry placements. The service must achieve the specified outcomes across the five work strands set out below, while allowing flexibility for innovative approaches. Delivery should be responsive to emerging needs, lessons learned, and changes in policy or demand. The Department expects the Supplier to propose creative, evidence-based solutions that meet the objectives of the specification, ensuring value for money and sustainable impact. This planned procurement follows earlier market engagement activity, during which the DfE outlined the evolving strategic direction for T Level Industry Placement Support Services. The contracted service will focus on: -Enhance employer and provider awareness of T Level Industry Placements and encourage greater use of the digital service. -Strengthen provider capability and confidence to embed and scale high-quality industry placement delivery. -Build employer capability and readiness to deliver meaningful placements at scale. -Foster sustainable collaboration across employers, providers and wider partners within the T Level ecosystem. -Generate actionable intelligence and insights to inform ongoing policy, strategy, and delivery decisions. The contract is expected to commence on 1 August 2026, allowing for a one-month mobilisation period prior to the start of live delivery from September 2026. Upcoming "How to Bid" Webinar - To support potential suppliers, the DfE will host an online "How to Bid" webinar on Wednesday 1 April 2026 at 2pm, providing an overview of the procurement, key requirements, and the bidding process. Webinar link: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/c5ff7c98-baec-474f-870e-65a2fc6303f0@fad277c9-c60a-4da1-b5f3-b3b8b34a82f9 The DfE is keen to maximise opportunities to participate in procurement for Small to Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs). Consideration will also be given to consortia and collaborative bids from all forms of organisations.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The contract includes 2 optional 1 year extension options.

### Planning Information

Market Engagement Event Invitation
We would like to invite all interested organisations to attend a market engagement event which will provide an opportunity to hear about our initial thinking. We will also be seeking structured feedback through a follow-up survey, which will play a key role in shaping the future delivery and commercial model. Your insights will be critical to informing our approach.
Through this engagement, the DfE aims to:
• Share initial thinking and early insights into the potential scope and structure of a future contract model.
• Gather feedback from the market to inform the design and scope.
• Understand any innovative approaches, delivery mechanisms and outputs that could improve outcomes for providers, employers and learners.
• Provide an opportunity for stakeholders to ask questions and offer input.
• Help the DfE gauge the level of market interest in bidding for a contract in 2026.
Date: Thursday 6th November 2025
Time: 10:00 – 11:00am
Location: Microsoft Teams Online Webinar
How to Register
To register your interest and secure a place at the event, please use this link:
https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/2a294675-26f8-4a54-8ceb-7876a3837fe0@fad277c9-c60a-4da1-b5f3-b3b8b34a82f9
Next Steps
Following the event, participants will be invited to complete a short survey to provide structured feedback on the proposed delivery and commercial model.
Important: Please note that this is not a call for competition and does not commit the Department to procuring, or procuring services in any specific way. Any future opportunities will be subject to budgetary decisions and the availability of funding.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029186-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning, Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 1 May 2026 |
| Future notice date | 30 Mar 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2026 - 31 Aug 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,000,000 |
| Lots value | £2,000,000 |
| 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 | 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), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 80210000 - Technical and vocational secondary education services
- 80211000 - Technical secondary education services
- 80212000 - Vocational secondary education services

## Release History

- 30 Mar 2026 at 14:01 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029186-2026
- 12 Mar 2026 at 10:28 - Planning - UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022196-2026
- 22 Oct 2025 at 09:32 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067362-2025
- 29 Jul 2025 at 08:57 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043707-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029186-2026
  30th March 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022196-2026
  12th March 2026 - Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067362-2025
  22nd October 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043707-2025
  29th July 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://education.app.jaggaer.com/web/login.html
- https://education.app.jaggaer.com/web/login.htmlBidsubmissonsonlythroughJaggaerplatform
- https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/2a294675-26f8-4a54-8ceb-7876a3837fe0@fad277c9-c60a-4da1-b5f3-b3b8b34a82f9
- https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/c5ff7c98-baec-474f-870e-65a2fc6303f0@fad277c9-c60a-4da1-b5f3-b3b8b34a82f9
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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