Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Department for Education
Sanctuary Buildings, 20, Great Smith Street
London
SW1P 3BT
Susannah.TURTON@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
Teacher Mentoring Programme in the Further Education Sector
Reference number
proj_7323
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 80000000 - Education and training services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
The DfE has previously published its commitments to Further Education (FE) providers (which includes charitable FE providers and 6th Form College Corporations) 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. The White Paper can be accessed here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/skills-for-jobs-lifelong-learning-for-opportunity-and-growth
In securing a supplier to design and deliver a professional development and training offer for mentors and participants within the FE, the key outcomes the DfE aim to achieve are: to offer additional support and training to FE practitioners that act as mentors for new and inexperienced teachers in the sector; to provide mentors with the skills to assist the wellbeing and mental health of newly appointed FE teachers, to support smooth transition between industries and help form positive teacher-retention practices; offer mentees access to a skilled mentor that can aid their professional and personal development to become excellent teachers.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £1,200,000
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
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
To design and deliver a professional development and training offer for mentors and participants within the FE, the key outcomes the DfE aim to achieve are: to offer additional support and training to FE practitioners that act as mentors for new and inexperienced teachers in the sector; to provide mentors with the skills to assist the wellbeing and mental health of newly appointed FE teachers, to support smooth transition between industries and help form positive teacher-retention practices; offer mentees access to a skilled mentor that can aid their professional and personal development to become excellent teachers.
two.2.14) Additional information
Any supplier will also manage grant (pass-through) funding that participating providers can claim to support their engagement with the professional development programme and to improve mentoring support for early career teachers and their mentors. In addition, the Authority is seeking the provision of additional support and training for individuals who are involved in, or have responsibility for.
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
17 October 2022
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/, view the “current opportunities” page and search for: Project_7323 and SSQ_310.
All communications and documentation relating to this potential opportunity will be managed through that Jaggaer project. Interested organisation should note that all communications for a subsequent opportunity will be managed through the same Jaggaer project.
If the DfE chooses to conduct a competitive process, it is currently intended to publish the Opportunity Notice during week commencing 17 October.
The DfE intends to hold a market engagement webinar event at 13:00 on Thursday 20 October. If your organisation would be interested in attending the webinar, your organisation can express early interest via the Jaggaer message board in Project_7323 and SSQ_310.