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
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA28768
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA28768
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
This tender relates to the programme, Outstanding Teaching Learning and Assessment (OTLA) phase 8 – action research for English teachers in the Further Education and Training (FE) sector. OTLA is one of the ETF’s longest running programmes of Continuing Professional Development (CPD).1 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
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £1,485,000
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)
- UKK - South West (England)
Main site or place of performance
London - UK
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
This tender relates to the programme, Outstanding Teaching Learning and Assessment (OTLA) phase 8 – action research for English teachers in the Further Education and Training (FE) sector. OTLA is one of the ETF’s longest running programmes of Continuing Professional Development (CPD).1 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
This programme is funded through our grant from the Department for Education (DfE). This year the focus of OTLA is enabling to take charge of their own CPD through undertaking collaborative action research projects. This CPD programme has previously achieved high levels of participation and positive feedback from participants across the country. The ETF are seeking one delivery partner who will be able deliver both strands and develop and expand the programme further. The two strands of activity making up this requirement are set out in further detail below:
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 research projects in Further Education settings.
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: £1,485,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start date
14 June 2021
End date
31 March 2024
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: No
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 three. Legal, economic, financial and technical information
three.1) Conditions for participation
three.1.2) Economic and financial standing
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
three.1.3) Technical and professional ability
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
three.2) Conditions related to the contract
three.2.2) Contract performance conditions
Details as contained in the Tender documents
three.2.3) Information about staff responsible for the performance of the contract
Obligation to indicate the names and professional qualifications of the staff assigned to performing the contract
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: 2021/S 000-009116
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
1 June 2021
Local time
12:00pm
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: 3 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
1 June 2021
Local time
12:00pm
Place
Mytenders esourcing portal
Information about authorised persons and opening procedure
Procurement and Commissioning Team via mytenders esourcing portal
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: No
six.2) Information about electronic workflows
Electronic ordering will be used
Electronic invoicing will be accepted
Electronic payment will be used
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=222768.
The buyer has indicated that it will accept electronic responses to this notice via the Postbox facility. A user guide is available at https://www.mytenders.co.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx.
Suppliers are advised to allow adequate time for uploading documents and to dispatch the electronic response well in advance of the closing time to avoid any last minute problems.
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six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Public Procurement Review Service
Cabinet Office
London
publicprocurementreview@cabinetoffice.gov.uk
Telephone
+44 3450103503
Country
United Kingdom
Internet address
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/public-procurement-review-service-scope-and-remit