Scope
Description
The Department for Education (DfE) sought 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
- £362,154 excluding VAT
- £434,585 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Date signed
27 August 2025
Contract dates
- 1 September 2025 to 31 August 2027
- Possible extension to 31 August 2028
- 3 years
Description of possible extension:
Optional 1 year extension. Subject to the Departments position
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 80000000 - Education and training services
Contract locations
- UKC - North East (England)
- UKD - North West (England)
- UKF - East Midlands (England)
- UKG - West Midlands (England)
- UKH - East of England
- UKJ - South East (England)
- UKK - South West (England)
Key performance indicators
| Name | Description | Reporting frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Introduce and embed the three regional subnetworks | All 3 regions will be fully operational by 1 October 2025. Achieve a 95% satisfaction rate among ambassadors regarding their experience of the regionalisation process and induction, (measured via the... |
1 months |
| Design and deliver an operational plan for each region. | For each region: within the first 12 months, identify (geographic, sector and activity) gaps in T-level ambassador coverage through mapping activities, and recruit ambassadors to address 100% of these... |
1 months |
| Manage the day-to-day running of the network | Each region to achieve a 95% satisfaction rate among ambassadors regarding strategic co-ordinator support (measured via annual survey of all region's ambassadors). Ensure a minimum of 75% of the... |
1 months |
| Communicate and engage widely. | Within the first 6 months, achieve and then sustain a 95% success rate for external requests for ambassador support at events. Stimulate ambassadors to achieve 5m engagements through social media,... |
1 months |
Signed contract documents
TAN Regional Strategic Co-ordinator Service_Redacted.pdf
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
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
Contracting authority
Department for Education
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PDZG-3487-DPVD
Sanctuary Buildings, 20 Great Smith Street
London
SW1P3BT
United Kingdom
Region: UKI32 - Westminster
Organisation type: Public authority - central government