Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
The Education and Training Foundation
Third Floor, 157 - 197 Buckingham Palace Road
London
SW1W 9SP
tenderqueries@etfoundation.co.uk
Telephone
+44 2037408280
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKI - London
Internet address(es)
Main address
http://www.et-foundation.co.uk
Buyer's address
https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA28768
one.2) Information about joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
one.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from 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://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA28768
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Other type
Charity
one.5) Main activity
Education
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
OTLA phase 8 – action research for English, ESOL and Essential Digital Skills teachers in the Further Education and Training sector
Reference number
OTLA P8 21/24
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 80000000 - Education and training services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
The purpose of this PIN is to provide information to potential bidders on the “OTLA phase 8 – action research for English, ESOL and Essential Digital Skills teachers in the Further Education and Training sector ” upcoming tender, to engage with potential bidders and organisations in their respective area, to develop specification requirements and consider ways of making the contract more effective based on potential bidders feedback, to help establish costs and benefits for potential approaches to help determine the best procurement and contracting approach and develop potential bidders knowledge of ETF and the work we do.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £1,780,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80500000 - Training services
- 80510000 - Specialist training services
- 80531200 - Technical training services
- 80511000 - Staff training services
- 80570000 - Personal development training services
- 92312212 - Services related to the preparation of training manuals
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKC - North East (England)
- UKD - North West (England)
- UKE - Yorkshire and the Humber
- UKF - East Midlands (England)
- UKG - West Midlands (England)
- UKH - East of England
- UKI - London
- UKJ - South East (England)
Main site or place of performance
England
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
This proposed work area is for Outstanding Teaching Learning and Assessment (OTLA) and is detailed more fully in our draft specification (attached). It is summarised below:
Programme Summary Aims
OTLA is one of the ETF’s longest running programmes of Continuing Professional Development (CPD). The nature and format of the programme have evolved over time, but it continues to be based around a set of central principles:
There is an overall focus on improving outcomes for learners
There is collaboration within and across providers
Activity is research informed and draws on appropriate expertise
It takes place over a sustained period of time
Activity is evaluated to assess the impact on learners
The ETF are seeking (a) delivery partner(s) who will be able to develop and expand the programme further. There are two strands of activity are:
1. The development and delivery of a national programme of CPD to enable English, English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) and Essential Digital Skills (EDS) teachers to undertake collaborative action research projects.
2. The design and pilot of two FutureLearn courses: one on how to conduct action research in Further Education and one on how to lead or support action research projects in Further Education settings.
Feedback Sort
We would welcome your views on the proposed contract work in terms of:
1. Confirmation of which strand you would be bidding for.
2. Confirmation of whether your organisation has the expertise to bid for both strands.
3. Confirmation of whether your organisation would be prepared to form a consortia in order to bid for both strands and if yes
a. What timeframe would you need to form the consortia
b. What contractual vehicle would be the preference
i. Lead organisation
ii. Special Purchase Vehicle
iii. Joint Venture
iv. Other
c. Who you proposed partner would be and which strand they would be delivering
d. How you would contract with that partner and ensure delivery of requirements and KPI’s
4. Is the Tender timeframe realistic
5. High level Budget breakdown for delivery of the services
6. What can be realistically achieved in the delivery timeframe
7. Approach of the work
8. What Key Performance Indicators or service measures would be effective and appropriate for this contract (s)
9. Likelihood (or not) of bidding
Indicative market engagement and tender timescale
Pre-Market Engagement Exercise 28/04/2021 to 07/05/2021
Invitation to Tender issued 11/05/2021
Tender response deadline 01/06/2021
Evaluation and clarification period 02/06/2021 to 09/06/2021
Contract Award By 11/06/2021
Contract start 14/06/2021
two.2.14) Additional information
Please note this Notice is not a Call for Competition. Any future contract opportunities related to this requirement may be published on Contracts Finder and/or FTS
All information and dates contained in this notice is indicative only.
ETF may use information provided and/or future correspondence when compiling any final tender documents but reserves the right not to accept any such information.
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
11 May 2021
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the myTenders Web Site at https://www.mytenders.co.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=222678.
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