Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
LAND BASED LEARNING LIMITED
University Of Northampton Innovation Centre
NORTHAMPTON
NN11SY
Contact
Ian hardwick
Telephone
+44 1604550107
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKF24 - West Northamptonshire
Companies House
08593103
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
https://landbasedlearningltd.com
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
https://landbasedlearningltd.com/tenders
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
https://landbasedlearningltd.com/tenders
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted to the above-mentioned address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Other type
Further Education
one.5) Main activity
Education
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Stepping into Teaching Course
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 80000000 - Education and training services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
This tender invites institutions to collaborate on the development of high-quality, flexible, and interactive learning materials for the "Stepping into Teaching" courses. Through this initiative, we aim to create an accessible pathway for industry professionals transitioning into teaching, equipping them with the skills necessary for success in further education.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £35,000
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
Main site or place of performance
Online
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
PROJECT OVERVIEW
The "Stepping into Teaching" initiative, led by the Landbased Learning Ltd (LBL) board in partnership with Landex, addresses the urgent need for qualified teaching staff in further education by providing industry professionals with the skills needed to transition into teaching roles. The initiative aims to develop comprehensive online learning materials, with a specific focus on lesson planning, student engagement, and assessment.
LBL is now seeking proposals from qualified institutions to design, develop, and deliver the "Stepping into Teaching" courses, based on survey findings from LBL member colleges. These courses will support new entrants to teaching from industry and will be delivered through flexible, interactive formats.
PROJECT OBJECTIVES
• Develop a course that equips industry professionals with essential classroom teaching skills.
• Focus on priority areas such as lesson planning, assessment, student engagement, and behaviour management.
• Create interactive, flexible, and engaging online learning modules that cater to the needs of adult learners transitioning into teaching.
• Provide personalised support, mentorship, and feedback to learners throughout the programme.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £35,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start date
1 March 2025
End date
30 June 2025
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: No
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
31 January 2025
Local time
12:00pm
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
four.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender
Tender must be valid until: 28 February 2025
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
31 January 2025
Local time
1:00pm
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: No
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Land-based Learning Ltd
Green Street
Northampton
NN1 1SY
Telephone
+44 1604550107
Country
United Kingdom