Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Department for Education
Sanctuary Buildings, 20, Great Smith Street
London
SW1P 3BT
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UK - United Kingdom
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://education.app.jaggaer.com/
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
https://education.app.jaggaer.com
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
https://education.app.jaggaer.com
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted to the above-mentioned address
Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at
https://education.app.jaggaer.com
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Ministry or any other national or federal authority
one.5) Main activity
Education
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Tackling Antisemitism in Education
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 80000000 - Education and training services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
THIS IS A CONTRACT OPPORTUNITY
The Department is seeking to appoint one or more Prime Supplier(s) as part of the Tackling Antisemitism in Education (TAE) Programme, from FY24-25 to FY26-27.
Aims / Outcomes
The aim of the TAE programme is to support schools, colleges, and universities to tackle antisemitism effectively by:
Increasing understanding of antisemitism amongst staff and learners
Increasing staff ability to identify and tackle incidents of antisemitism
Providing schools and colleges with the skills and necessary tools for institutions to improve policies and processes to facilitate organisational cultural change to better identify and deal with instances of antisemitism
Providing education staff with the necessary tools to hold and facilitate discussions on the historic and current conflicts and tackling disinformation.
The procurement is split into two distinct lots:
Lot 1 - Developing and implementing a programme of initiatives aimed at tackling antisemitism in universities. The cornerstone of this contract will be the development, testing and rollout of a Quality Seal for universities, that will allow universities to demonstrate practical commitment to the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) definition of antisemitism, and to the safety and welfare of Jewish staff and students. This should be developed in such a way that the Quality Seal Scheme could become self-sustaining beyond contract exit and allow for routine assessment of universities for its award and retainment. Alongside this, the Supplier will also be responsible for the development and implementation of supporting resources, and a research programme.
Lot 2 - Developing and implementing a programme of initiatives aimed at tackling antisemitism in schools and colleges. This will involve the development and rollout of training for school and college staff and student engagement opportunities. This should be appropriately tailored to the differing needs and requirements of schools and colleges; and developed in such a way as to create a long-lasting legacy beyond the lifetime of the project, via a “train-the-trainer” approach and champion network . Alongside this, the Supplier(s) will also be responsible for the development and implementation of supporting resources , including on the situation in Israel following the terrorist attacks on 7th October, which tackle mis- and disinformation, and can be used in student engagement activity
The Department is committed to ensuring a fair and transparent competition in line with PCR 2015. We encourage all interested parties to submit tenders in line with the instructions that will be published in due course. We also welcome consortia bids, bids from SME’s and VCSC’s etc.
To express your interest in this opportunity and gain full access to the procurement documents please navigate to the Departments e-Tendering portal: Jaggaer https://education.app.jaggaer.com
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £5,500,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
Tenders may be submitted for all lots
Maximum number of lots that may be awarded to one tenderer: 2
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 1
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80000000 - Education and training services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Developing and implementing a programme of initiatives aimed at tackling antisemitism in universities. The cornerstone of this contract will be the development, testing and rollout of a Quality Seal for universities, that will allow universities to demonstrate practical commitment to the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) definition of antisemitism, and to the safety and welfare of Jewish staff and students. This should be developed in such a way that the Quality Seal Scheme could become self-sustaining beyond contract exit and allow for routine assessment of universities for its award and retainment. Alongside this, the Supplier will also be responsible for the development and implementation of supporting resources, and a research programme.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £3,838,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start date
22 April 2024
End date
31 March 2027
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
Option to extend up to 12 months
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 2
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80000000 - Education and training services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Developing and implementing a programme of initiatives aimed at tackling antisemitism in schools and colleges. This will involve the development and rollout of training for school and college staff and student engagement opportunities. This should be appropriately tailored to the differing needs and requirements of schools and colleges; and developed in such a way as to create a long-lasting legacy beyond the lifetime of the project, via a “train-the-trainer” approach and champion network . Alongside this, the Supplier(s) will also be responsible for the development and implementation of supporting resources , including on the situation in Israel following the terrorist attacks on 7th October, which tackle mis- and disinformation, and can be used in student engagement activity
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £1,725,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start date
22 April 2024
End date
31 March 2027
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
option to extend up to 12 months
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2023/S 000-037349
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
7 March 2024
Local time
3:00pm
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
four.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender
Duration in months: 6 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
7 March 2024
Local time
3:00pm
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: No
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
High Court
London
Country
United Kingdom