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16-19 English and Maths GCSE (L2 and below) CPD Market Engagement

Department for Education · compiled

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Opportunity overview

Following on from a market engagement webinar held on 15th October 2024 and subsequent feedback received from that event, the Department for Education is seeking feedback from the market so it can understand market interest and capacity to deliver CPD to the 16-19 Level 2 and below English and maths Workforce in Further Education Providers. These providers are delivering the study programmes with large numbers of students that are required to continue studying English and/or maths under the condition of funding. (from hereon in FE providers), on a national or regional basis. This is not a call for competition and does not commit us to launching a competition or running a competition in specific ways, and any future opportunities are subject to funding availability. The quality of the English and Maths workforce across the FE sector is paramount, and the Department continues to work with the sector to ensure that providers can recruit, retain, and develop the teaching and governance staff they need to deliver the best possible education to students. The purpose of engaging the market at this time is to: • Understand market interest and capacity in delivering 16-19 Level 2 and below English and/or Maths CPD to the workforce; • Understand the market interest and capacity in delivering workforce support in the context of English and/or Maths in the wider organisation, including to English, maths & college leadership; • Receive feedback from the market on the capacity to ensure national coverage.

Classification

  • CPV80000000 — Education and training services

Lots

  • English GCSE (L2 or below) CPDValue not stated
  • Math GCSE (L2 or below) CPDValue not stated
  • Wider Organisational SupportValue not stated

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
ocds-h6vhtk-04cf0c
Status
planned
Main Procurement Category
services

Legal basis

Id
32014L0024
Scheme
CELEX

Communication

Future Notice Date
25 Feb 2025, 00:00

Classification

Id
80000000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Education and training services

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Title
English GCSE (L2 or below) CPD
Status
planned
Description
Following on from a market engagement webinar held on 15th October 2024 and subsequent feedback received from that event, the Department for Education is seeking feedback from the market so it can understand market interest and capacity to deliver CPD to the 16-19 Level 2 and below English and maths Workforce in Further Education Providers. These providers are delivering the study programmes with large numbers of students that are required to continue studying English and/or maths under the condition of funding (from hereon in FE providers), on a national or regional basis. This is not a call for competition and does not commit us to launching a competition or running a competition in specific ways, and any future opportunities are subject to funding availability. The quality of the English and Maths workforce across the FE sector is paramount, and the Department continues to work with the sector to ensure that providers can recruit, retain, and develop the teaching and governance staff they need to deliver the best possible education to students. The purpose of engaging the market at this time is to: • Understand market interest and capacity in delivering 16-19 Level 2 and below English and/or Maths CPD to the workforce; • Understand the market interest and capacity in delivering workforce support in the context of English and/or Maths in the wider organisation, including to English, maths & college leadership; • Receive feedback from the market on the capacity to ensure national coverage.
Entry 2
Id
2
Title
Math GCSE (L2 or below) CPD
Status
planned
Description
Following on from a market engagement webinar held on 15th October 2024 and subsequent feedback received from that event, the Department for Education is seeking feedback from the market so it can understand market interest and capacity to deliver CPD to the 16-19 Level 2 and below English and maths Workforce in Further Education Providers. These providers are delivering the study programmes with large numbers of students that are required to continue studying English and/or maths under the condition of funding. (from hereon in FE providers), on a national or regional basis. This is not a call for competition and does not commit us to launching a competition or running a competition in specific ways, and any future opportunities are subject to funding availability. The quality of the English and Maths workforce across the FE sector is paramount, and the Department continues to work with the sector to ensure that providers can recruit, retain, and develop the teaching and governance staff they need to deliver the best possible education to students. The purpose of engaging the market at this time is to: • Understand market interest and capacity in delivering 16-19 Level 2 and below English and/or Maths CPD to the workforce; • Understand the market interest and capacity in delivering workforce support in the context of English and/or Maths in the wider organisation, including to English, maths & college leadership; • Receive feedback from the market on the capacity to ensure national coverage.
Entry 3
Id
3
Title
Wider Organisational Support
Status
planned
Description
Following on from a market engagement webinar held on 15th October 2024 and subsequent feedback received from that event, the Department for Education is seeking feedback from the market so it can understand market interest and capacity to deliver CPD to the 16-19 Level 2 and below English and maths Workforce in Further Education Providers. These providers are delivering the study programmes with large numbers of students that are required to continue studying English and/or maths under the condition of funding. (from hereon in FE providers), on a national or regional basis. This is not a call for competition and does not commit us to launching a competition or running a competition in specific ways, and any future opportunities are subject to funding availability. The quality of the English and Maths workforce across the FE sector is paramount, and the Department continues to work with the sector to ensure that providers can recruit, retain, and develop the teaching and governance staff they need to deliver the best possible education to students. The purpose of engaging the market at this time is to: • Understand market interest and capacity in delivering 16-19 Level 2 and below English and/or Maths CPD to the workforce; • Understand the market interest and capacity in delivering workforce support in the context of English and/or Maths in the wider organisation, including to English, maths & college leadership; • Receive feedback from the market on the capacity to ensure national coverage.

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Delivery Location

Description
North East, North West, Yorkshire and The Humber, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, London, South East, South West

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UK

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
80000000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Education and training services
Item 2
Id
2
Related Lot
2

Delivery Location

Description
North East, North West, Yorkshire and The Humber, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, London, South East, South West

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UK

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
80000000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Education and training services
Item 3
Id
3
Related Lot
3

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UK

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
80000000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Education and training services

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Id
GB-FTS-165
Name
Department for Education

Roles

buyer

Address

Region
UK
Locality
London
Postal Code
SW1P 3BT
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Sanctuary Buildings, 20, Great Smith Street

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Id
MINISTRY
Scheme
TED_CA_TYPE
Description
Ministry or any other national or federal authority, including their regional or local subdivisions
Entry 2
Id
09
Scheme
COFOG
Description
Education

Identifier

Legal Name
Department for Education

Contact

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · London · UK · SW1P 3BT · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UK

Notice and amendment history

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