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.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
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
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
Plan and Deliver two FE Sector Leadership Programmes- FE Strategic Leadership & Preparing for CEO Programmes
Reference number
L&G 21/22.5
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 80000000 - Education and training services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
The Education and Training Foundation is procuring a high-end delivery partner to plan and deliver two professional and personal development programmes. One programme will be delivered to current Further Education sector (FE) Chief Executive Officers (CEOs), and Principals, and the other to current Deputy Principals and Deputy CEO’s who are ready take the next step in their career to CEO or Principal. The programmes will support delegates with their leadership development, and will be accompanied by an Alumni programme for the FESLP past participant alumnus.
These programmes are currently being delivered as part of ETF’s strategic leadership offer:
1). The Further Education Strategic Leadership Programme
2). Preparing for CEO programme.
3). Alumni programme
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £1,184,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80521000 - Training programme services
- 80500000 - Training services
- 80510000 - Specialist training services
- 80532000 - Management training services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
Main site or place of performance
England
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
To deliver the FESLP programme the ETF will commission a delivery partner who has an outstanding track record in the delivery and impact of leadership development. The delivery partner will co-design the programme, alongside the ETF and a sector steering group, that includes representation from the Department for Education. The successful delivery partner will be able to demonstrate significant added value to the co-design of the programme with ETF; it is critical that its status contributes to enhancing of the reputation of FE senior leadership both within, and outside of the sector.
The successful tenderer will work with ETF to review and develop the content and design of the most recent FESLP programme to ensure it meets the current needs of the sector, and then deliver the Programme.
The FESLP alumni programme is delivered twice a year, typically June and December, to further support the previous cohorts of the FESLP programme by engaging them in up to date education policy changes, support on evolving systems leadership practice, building on their network and creating a culture of change that will support the whole sector. The alumni events are an opportunity for current leaders to network, share best practice and support the sector as policies change, grow and develop. The ETF would like the tenderer to build in a programme of alumni activity that will compliment the FESLP programme but also look to a changing horizon of leadership in order to encourage development in a supportive environment.
Preparing for CEO programme, targeted at aspiring CEOs/Principals, has been a critical contribution to the ETF’s leadership offer, which aims to address challenges within the FE sector and build its leadership capacity. Preparing for CEO develops the confidence, skills and leadership tools to support participants to step-up to the roles of Principal and CEO, and ensures that there is a talent pipeline to the most senior executive roles within the FE sector.
Preparing for CEO is specifically aimed at experienced FE senior leaders who are looking to step-up to the role of Principal or CEO within the next 1-2 years. Usually, participants on this programme have the role title of Deputy Principal or Deputy CEO.
Since 2018, the ETF has delivered the Preparing for CEO Programme to approximately 150 participants, with a further 25 currently going through the programme. The success of this programme is demonstrated by the 35 alumni who have been promoted to CEO or Principal since it began.
The programmes require the tenderer to be ready to deliver an outstanding high quality executive leadership programme that will meet the needs of the senior and executive leaders, the demands of the Department of Education, the individual organisation, and set a standard of excellence to inspire future leaders.
The contract duration will be from Wednesday 24 November 2021 to 31 December 2023.
The budget available for the two programmes and the FESLP alumni event is GBP1,455,000- GBP1,470,000 (inclusive of VAT).
Year 1 Budget for both programmes November 2021 to March 2022- Up to GBP225,000
Year 2 Budget for both programmes April 2022 to March 2023- Up to GBP735,000
Year 3 Budget for both programmes April 2023 to December 2023- Up to GBP510,000
Building on the current FESLP and Preparing for CEO programmes, the ETF seeks to develop its support further, taking into account current leadership approaches, research into effective learning and development.
As a result of the nature of grant funding received from the Department for Education (“DfE”), ETF may be required to terminate this Contract at any time by providing the Supplier with one month’s written notice. This will only be invoked where ETF considers that continuing with this Agreement is or shall become economically unviable because of the cessation of ETF’s funding for this Contract.
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £1,184,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract or the framework agreement
Start date
24 November 2021
End date
31 December 2023
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.1.4) Objective rules and criteria for participation
List and brief description of rules and criteria
Please see the Invitation to Tender for details of the award criteria.
Tenderers will be required to pass a business suitability assessment and then be evaluated against the award criteria detailed in the Invitation to Tender.
three.2) Conditions related to the contract
three.2.2) Contract performance conditions
See the Invitation to Tender
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) Form of procedure
Open procedure
four.1.11) Main features of the award procedure
Please refer to the Invitation to Tender for details the award procedure.
Tenderers will be required to pass Business Suitability Criteria and their tender will be evaluated against the award criteria detailed in the Invitation to Tender.
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Originally published as:
Date
3 November 2021
Local time
12:00pm
Changed to:
Date
15 November 2021
Local time
5:00pm
See the change notice.
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
Section six. Complementary information
six.2) Information about electronic workflows
Electronic payment will be used
six.3) Additional information
Any activities additional to the Services and / or Initial Term as well as any other variation to any of the terms and conditions of this Agreement shall be agreed by both parties in writing via the Change Control Procedure detailed in the contract.
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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