Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Department for Education
Sanctuary Buildings, 20, Great Smith Street
London
SW1P 3BT
neil.archbold@education.gov.uk
Telephone
+44 12345678
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UK - United Kingdom
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-education
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://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
Post-16 English GCSE/FSQ Resit - Further Education Workforce Continuous Professional Development
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 80500000 - Training services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
DfE has previously published its commitments to Further Education (FE) providers in the Skills for Jobs: Lifelong Learning for Opportunity and Growth White Paper. The paper identifies a need to ensure all FE providers are well managed, governed and have the best quality teachers and lecturers. In doing so, we will ensure that post-16 further education students have access to world-class technical and vocational education, providing the skills both individuals and employers need for the future economy.
Achieving a level 2 qualification in both maths and English, through GCSE or Functional Skills Qualifications (FSQs), helps students to progress to further study, training and skilled employment. The maths and English Condition of Funding (‘resit’ policy) ensures that all 16 to 19-year-olds have the best chance of achieving this standard and get the necessary support to do so.
DfE is committed to this policy and therefore it is important that teachers in Further Education providers have access to the best development which focuses on the skills needed to help resit learners achieve their potential.
The DfE is seeking feedback from the market so it can understand market interest and capacity to deliver English Level 2 ‘resit’ CPD, on a national or regional basis, before defining its finalising its next steps for any grant award / competitive process.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £1
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
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
As per previous commentary.
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
30 November 2023
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
Interested organisations should register on the DfE’s e-procurement tool, Jaggaer. Please register for an account at https://education.app.jaggaer.com/ and search for Project_8211, SSQ_398 under “current opportunities”.
The DfE asks that interested organisations complete a short survey by 13:00 on 14 July 2023. Please complete the response form within Project_8211, SSQ_398.
DfE is holding an early supplier engagement webinar via Microsoft Teams at 13:00 on 12 July 2023 which will run for approximately 30-45 minutes. The purpose of the webinar is to provide further information about the policy objectives and initial considerations regarding a potential competitive process, to help inform interest organisations responses to the survey. If your organisation is interested in attending the webinar, please express an interest via the Jaggaer message board in Project_8211 by 14:00 on 11July 2023.
Please note, organisations do not need to attend the webinar in order to complete the survey.