Scope
Description
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. This will be a contract for an initial 2 years with the possibility to extend for a further 1 year.
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.
Contract 1. T Level Ambassador Network (TAN) Regional Strategic Co-ordination Service
Supplier
Contract value
- £387,154 excluding VAT
- £464,584.80 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
5 August 2025
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
5 August 2025
Standstill period
- End: 14 August 2025
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
18 August 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 September 2025 to 31 August 2027
- Possible extension to 31 August 2028
- 3 years
Description of possible extension:
Optional 1 year extension period if required for continuation of the contract
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 80000000 - Education and training services
Contract locations
- UKC - North East (England)
- UKD - North West (England)
- UKE - Yorkshire and the Humber
- UKF - East Midlands (England)
- UKG - West Midlands (England)
- UKH - East of England
- UKI - London
- UKJ - South East (England)
- UKK - South West (England)
Information about tenders
- 7 tenders received
- 7 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 7 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 3 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 6 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Supplier
SDN ENTERPRISES LIMITED
- Companies House: 05945050
1 Bayview, Sandgate
Folkestone
CT20 3TE
United Kingdom
Region: UKJ44 - East Kent
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1. T Level Ambassador Network (TAN) Regional Strategic Co-ordination Service
Contracting authority
Department for Education
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PDZG-3487-DPVD
Sanctuary Buildings, Great Smith Street
London
SW1P 3BT
United Kingdom
Region: UKI32 - Westminster
Organisation type: Public authority - central government