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T Level Ambassador Network (TAN) Regional Strategic Co-ordination Service

Department for Education · Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender

Tender information last checkedLast checked 30 Sept 2026, 01:41.

Opportunity overview

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.

Awarded to

Amounts belong to published awards or contracts. Where several suppliers share one value, it is labelled as shared and is not a supplier-specific allocation.

SDN ENTERPRISES LIMITED

Matched by number
Published award value
£387.2k
Awarded
4 Aug 2025
Award ID
1
Status
active
Identifier
GB-COH 05945050
Location
Folkestone, UKJ44, CT20 3TE, United Kingdom

Classification

  • CPV80000000 — Education and training services

Lots

  • Lot 1£250k

Documents and notices

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
project_9735
Status
complete
Has Recurrence
Yes
Above Threshold
Yes
Procurement Method
open
Main Procurement Category
services
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure

Legal basis

Id
2023/54
Scheme
UKPGA

Lot Details

No Lots Division Rationale
In accordance with procurement best practices and the principles of proportionality and efficiency, the decision was made not to divide this contract into lots. This approach was based on the following key considerations: Relatively Low Contract Value The overall value of the contract was assessed to be relatively low. Dividing such a contract into multiple lots would not have delivered significant economic or operational benefits and could have introduced unnecessary complexity into the procurement process. Limited Contract Management Resources The DfE currently operates with limited internal resources for contract management of this service. Managing multiple lots would have required additional oversight, monitoring, and administrative effort, which would not have been proportionate to the scale or value of the contract. Market Interest in a Single Contract Early market engagement and supplier feedback indicated a clear preference and capability among potential bidders to deliver the full scope of the contract as a whole. There was no strong indication that dividing the contract into lots would enhance competition or improve value for money. Given these factors, the decision to proceed with a single-lot procurement was deemed to be the most efficient and effective approach, ensuring a streamlined process while maintaining value for money and compliance with procurement regulations.

Recurrence

Dates

Entry 1
Starts
1 Jun 2028, 23:59

Expected award period

Ends
6 Aug 2025, 23:59

Tender Period

Ends
27 Jun 2025, 10:00

Communication

Future Notice Date
2 Jun 2025, 23:59

Enquiry period

Ends
13 Jun 2025, 23:59

Submission terms

Electronic Submission Policy
allowed

Languages

en

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Status
complete
Has Renewal
Yes

Value

Amount
250,000
Currency
GBP
Including VAT
300,000

Renewal

Description
Subject to performance of service and Departmental requirements review

Suitability

Sme
Yes
Vcse
Yes

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
Capacity and resourcing
Type
quality

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
10
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Name
Recruitment
Type
quality

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
10
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 3
Name
Project Delivery, Contract Management, and Quality of Output
Type
quality

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
10
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 4
Name
Delivery solution
Type
quality

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
30
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 5
Name
Experience of working with employers, intermediary organisations, providers, and students
Type
quality

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
10
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 6
Name
Social Value: Tackling Economic Inequality
Type
quality

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
10
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 7
Name
Pricing Schedule
Type
price

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
20
Weight
percentageExact

Contract period

Ends
31 Aug 2027, 23:59
Starts
1 Sept 2025, 00:00
Max Extent Date
31 Aug 2028, 23:59

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKC
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 2
Region
UKD
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 3
Region
UKF
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 4
Region
UKG
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 5
Region
UKH
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 6
Region
UKJ
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 7
Region
UKK
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
80000000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Education and training services

Published documents

Entry 1
Id
conflictOfInterest
Description
Not published
Document Type
conflictOfInterest
Entry 2
Id
029126-2025
Format
text/html
Notice Type
UK4
Description
Tender notice on Find a Tender
Document Type
tenderNotice
Published
2 Jun 2025, 12:39

Planning and budget

Documents

Entry 1
Id
021366-2025
Format
text/html
Notice Type
UK3
Description
Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender
Document Type
plannedProcurementNotice
Published
14 May 2025, 15:08

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Id
GB-PPON-PDZG-3487-DPVD
Name
Department for Education

Roles

buyer

Address

Region
UKI32
Country
GB
Locality
London
Postal Code
SW1P3BT
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Sanctuary Buildings, 20 Great Smith Street

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Id
publicAuthorityCentralGovernment
Scheme
UK_CA_TYPE
Description
Public authority - central government

Identifier

Id
PDZG-3487-DPVD
Scheme
GB-PPON

Contact

Name
Rachel Bradley
Organisation 2
Id
GB-COH-05945050
Name
SDN ENTERPRISES LIMITED

Roles

supplier

Address

Region
UKJ44
Country
GB
Locality
Folkestone
Postal Code
CT20 3TE
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
1 Bayview, Sandgate

Details

Vcse
No
Scale
sme
Sheltered Workshop
No
Public Service Mission Organization
No

Identifier

Id
05945050
Scheme
GB-COH

Contact

Award information

Award 1
Id
1
Date
5 Aug 2025, 00:00
Title
T Level Ambassador Network (TAN) Regional Strategic Co-ordination Service
Status
active
Has Renewal
Yes
Above Threshold
Yes
Main Procurement Category
services
Assessment Summaries Date Sent
5 Aug 2025, 00:00

Items

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKC
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 2
Region
UKD
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 3
Region
UKE
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 4
Region
UKF
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 5
Region
UKG
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 6
Region
UKH
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 7
Region
UKI
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 8
Region
UKJ
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 9
Region
UKK
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 10
Region
UKC
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 11
Region
UKD
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 12
Region
UKF
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 13
Region
UKG
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 14
Region
UKH
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 15
Region
UKJ
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 16
Region
UKK
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
80000000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Education and training services

Value

Amount
387,154
Currency
GBP
Including VAT
464,584.8

Renewal

Description
Optional 1 year extension period if required for continuation of the contract

Documents

Entry 1
Id
046131-2025
Format
text/html
Notice Type
UK6
Description
Contract award notice on Find a Tender
Document Type
awardNotice
Published
5 Aug 2025, 13:55

Suppliers

Supplier 1
Id
GB-COH-05945050
Name
SDN ENTERPRISES LIMITED

Milestones

Entry 1
Id
1
Type
futureSignatureDate
Status
scheduled
Due
18 Aug 2025, 23:59

Related lots

1

Contract period

Ends
31 Aug 2027, 23:59
Starts
1 Sept 2025, 00:00
Max Extent Date
31 Aug 2028, 23:59

Standstill Period

Ends
14 Aug 2025, 23:59

Contracts and changes

Entry 1
Id
1
Status
active
Award ID
1
Date Signed
27 Aug 2025, 00:00
Has Renewal
Yes
Above Threshold
Yes

Value

Amount
362,154
Currency
GBP
Including VAT
434,585

Period

Ends
31 Aug 2027, 23:59
Starts
1 Sept 2025, 00:00
Max Extent Date
31 Aug 2028, 23:59

Renewal

Description
Optional 1 year extension. Subject to the Departments position

Documents

Entry 1
Id
A-5271
Format
application/pdf
Document Type
contractSigned
Entry 2
Id
057262-2025
Format
text/html
Notice Type
UK7
Description
Contract details notice on Find a Tender
Document Type
contractNotice
Published
17 Sept 2025, 11:49

Agreed Metrics

Entry 1
Id
1
Title
Introduce and embed the three regional subnetworks
Description
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 annual survey for the period of 1-September 2025 to 31 October 2025).

Observations

Entry 1
Id
frequency

Period

Duration In Months
1
Entry 2
Id
2
Title
Design and deliver an operational plan for each region.
Description
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 gaps. Ensure these gaps remain filled throughout the contract period. Deliver 100% of the regional operational plans by the end of the 2-year contract period.

Observations

Entry 1
Id
frequency

Period

Duration In Months
1
Entry 3
Id
3
Title
Manage the day-to-day running of the network
Description
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 region’s ambassadors submit timely, accurate data/evidence about their activities on a quarterly basis. Each region to achieve a 95% satisfaction rate by stakeholders who have requested an ambassador attend an event

Observations

Entry 1
Id
frequency

Period

Duration In Months
1
Entry 4
Id
4
Title
Communicate and engage widely.
Description
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, events and campaigns by July 2027. Of the 5m engagements, 10,000 will be attendees at either in person or virtual events.

Observations

Entry 1
Id
frequency

Period

Duration In Months
1

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · London · UKI32 · SW1P3BT · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKC · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKD · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKF · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKG · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKH · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKJ · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKK · United Kingdom

Notice and amendment history

1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

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