Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Department for Education
Sanctuary Buildings, 20, Great Smith Street
London
SW1P 3BT
Calum.ZIELINSKI@education.gov.uk
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UK - United Kingdom
Internet address(es)
Main address
one.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
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
Tackling Antisemitism in Education
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 80000000 - Education and training services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
THIS IS AN INVITATION TO A MARKET ENGAGEMENT EVENT.
At the Autumn Statement (November 2023), funding was announced to be made available to the Department for Education to procure suitable organisations to help schools, colleges and universities tackle antisemitism over the next three years.
The Department wants to provide a balanced approach, combining resources and training to improve understanding and tackle the complex and unique issue of antisemitism quickly, as well as elements seeking to create a longer-lasting legacy.
The Department is seeking to appoint one or more organisations to run programmes in schools, colleges, and universities over three years from 2024-25, with awards commencing early 2024. There will be two contract opportunities available:
i. A package of projects/programmes to be delivered in universities
ii. A package of projects/programmes to be delivered in Schools and Colleges
DfE will be hosting an open, virtual early market engagement event on 4th January 2024 from 2pm to 2:30pm via Microsoft Teams. All parties wishing to attend this event must register their interest on DfE's e-Tendering portal: https://education.app.jaggaer.com
To register your interest please navigate to the Jaggaer home page, click view opportunities and then select: 8791_Tackling Antisemitism in Education.
Event joining instructions will be issued following an expression of interest via Jaggaer.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £5,500,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
Maximum number of lots that may be awarded to one tenderer: 2
The contracting authority reserves the right to award contracts combining the following lots or groups of lots:
Lot 1: Tackling Antisemitism in Education - Universities
Lot 2: Tackling Antisemitism in Education - Schools and Colleges
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Tackling Antisemitism in Education
Lot No
2
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
A package of projects/programmes to be delivered in universities
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
29 April 2024
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