Scope
Reference
project_9752
Description
The new facilitator will play a key role in connecting various elements of the system, strengthening the role of education within the support offer, and promoting effective collaboration. By mapping and sharing best practices, the facilitator's support will work towards the establishment of a self-improving, partnership-led system.
Additionally, the facilitator will work closely with policy teams and pathfinder local areas to support the implementation of reforms, ensuring local areas, including education settings, receive the necessary support. The long-term vision is to create a self-improving system co-produced by local leaders, focused on whole systems thinking.
Total value (estimated)
- £78,000 excluding VAT
- £93,600 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 9 June 2025 to 9 June 2026
- Possible extension to 9 June 2027
- 2 years, 1 day
Description of possible extension:
The contract shall run from the effective date for an initial period of 12 months (the contract period) and shall include an optional provision for the Department to extend on an annual basis for up to a maximum of 1 year. Any decision to extend the contract will be subject to affordability, government priorities and policies.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 75121000 - Administrative educational services
Submission
Enquiry deadline
14 April 2025, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
2 May 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
All submissions must be made via jaggaer (https://education.app.jaggaer.com/web/login.html )
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Award criteria
Most Advantageous Tender. Please see ITT documentation fo further details.
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Contracting authority
Department for Education
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PDZG-3487-DPVD
Sanctuary Buildings, 20 Great Smith Street
London
SW1P 3BT
United Kingdom
Region: UKI32 - Westminster
Organisation type: Public authority - central government