Scope
Reference
project_9735
Description
This is a Planned Procurement Notice to let potential bidders know about the upcoming opportunity and to prepare themselves to bid for a 2 + 1 year contract for a T Level Ambassador Network Regional Strategic Coordination service.
The Department for Education (DfE) seeks a single supplier to support and maintain the transition of the T Level Ambassador Network (TAN) from a single tier national network to a national network with a regional substructure. TAN currently comprises over 900 volunteer ambassadors from employers, providers, students, and other stakeholders who promote T Levels.
The purpose of the contracted service is to enhance the impact and reach of the TAN by establishing and managing three regional sub-networks (North, Midlands, South), while maintaining national consistency and strategic alignment.
Summary of key requirements:
• Introduce and embed the regional substructure in collaboration with DfE and TAN leadership.
• Develop and deliver tailored operational plans for each region.
• Coordinate and support ambassador activity to increase reach and effectiveness.
• Strengthen regional employer engagement and address local skills needs.
• Ensure regional activities align with national goals and foster sustainable local partnerships.
Full details of the requirement will be provided at the tender stage via a formal notice. This procurement will be conducted through the Department for Education's eSourcing Portal, Jaggaer. Interested bidders must ensure they are registered in advance: https://education.app.jaggaer.com/web/login.html
The Opportunity to bid for this competition will be the beginning of June 2025.
We also invite interested suppliers to register and attend a virtual bidder engagement event held on Microsoft Teams on Wednesday, 4 June 2025, to learn more about the requirements and procurement process. Please follow this link to register your attendance: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/e1efe189-37b5-45fb-8bad-a9bd2811cb7e@fad277c9-c60a-4da1-b5f3-b3b8b34a82f9
This notice is for information only and does not constitute formal commencement of a procurement process.
The DfE is keen to maximise opportunities to participate in procurement for Small to Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs). Consideration will also be given to consortia and collaborative bids from all forms of organisations.
Total value (estimated)
- £375,000 excluding VAT
- £450,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 September 2025 to 31 August 2027
- Possible extension to 31 August 2028
- 3 years
Description of possible extension:
Additional 1 year extension subject to success of project, supplier performance and department budget availability
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 80000000 - Education and training services
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
2 June 2025
Enquiry deadline
27 June 2025, 11:59pm
Tender submission deadline
27 June 2025, 11:59pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Please register now to the DfE eSouurcing platform: https://education.app.jaggaer.com/web/login.html
The tender must be sumbitted via this platform
To attend the bidder engagement event on 4th June, please register here: Please follow this link to register your attendance: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/e1efe189-37b5-45fb-8bad-a9bd2811cb7e@fad277c9-c60a-4da1-b5f3-b3b8b34a82f9
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
6 August 2025
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Contracting authority
Department for Education
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PDZG-3487-DPVD
Sanctuary Buildings, 20 Great Smith Street
London
SW1P3BT
United Kingdom
Contact name: Rachel Bradley
Region: UKI32 - Westminster
Organisation type: Public authority - central government