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Market engagement request for an evaluation of the Education Training Foundation (2013-2026)

The Education and Training Foundation · Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

Tender information last checkedLast checked 30 Sept 2026, 13:26.

Opportunity overview

The Education Training Foundation (ETF) want to approach the market to gather feedback on various elements of a proposal for an evaluation of the impact of ETF during the period of 2013 to 2026. This feedback will be used to assist ETF in gaining a better understanding of the feasibility of the requirements, potential costs, the potential approach, the capacity of the market to deliver and any possible risks or issues that may not have been previously considered. Any submission received in response to this feedback request, will not constitute any contractual agreement between the ETF and the respondent. Detailed and lengthy submissions are not necessary at this stage. However, we welcome any pertinent information on your organisation's capability and views on the range of services required. Respondents' views will not be individually identified or revealed to third parties. There is no commercial advantage or disadvantage to your organisation as a result of being involved in this market engagement exercise. All information provided in this feedback will be treated in confidence and will not form part of any future tender. Please be assured that any commercially sensitive information provided to us as part of this process will be treated in confidence, used only for the purpose of this market engagement exercise, and will not be disclosed to any other organisation

Classification

  • CPV73000000 — Research and development services and related consultancy services
  • CPV79419000 — Evaluation consultancy services

Lots

  • Lot 1Value not stated

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
25-26.EDUCATION-75
Status
planning
Above Threshold
Yes
Main Procurement Category
services

Amendments

Entry 1
Id
077954-2025
Description
Respondents should register on mytenders: www.mytenders.co.uk to download the full specification and feedback form. link to notice: https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV170629

Legal basis

Id
2023/54
Scheme
UKPGA

Communication

Future Notice Date
23 Feb 2026, 23:59

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Status
planning

Suitability

Sme
Yes
Vcse
Yes

Contract period

Ends
31 Dec 2026, 23:59
Starts
1 May 2026, 00:00

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UK
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 2
Region
UK
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
73000000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Research and development services and related consultancy services
Entry 2
Id
79419000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Evaluation consultancy services

Planning and budget

Documents

Entry 1
Id
077777-2025
Format
text/html
Notice Type
UK2
Description
Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
Document Type
marketEngagementNotice
Published
27 Nov 2025, 15:28
Entry 2
Id
077954-2025
Format
text/html
Notice Type
UK2
Description
Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
Document Type
marketEngagementNotice
Published
28 Nov 2025, 09:57

Milestones

Entry 1
Id
engagement
Type
engagement
Status
scheduled
Due
30 Jan 2026, 23:59
Description
The Education Training Foundation (ETF) is carrying out a scoping exercise to establish the capability, capacity, feasibility and cost for an evaluation of the impact of ETF during the period of 2013 to 2026. Market engagement will take place until the end of January / beginning of February 2026. If it is decided a procurement route should be taken once the market engagement activity has been completed, the following indicative timeline will come into effect: - Pre-market engagement: November 2025 - February 2026 - ITT Launch: February 2026 - ITT Close: March 2026 - Evaluation and moderation: March - April 2026 - Contract Award: April 2026 - Mobilisation Begins: April 2026 - Contract End: TBC Note, respondents are being asked for recommendations for the duration of the contract.

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Id
GB-PPON-PTPV-9936-RPRN
Name
The Education and Training Foundation

Roles

buyer

Address

Region
UKI32
Country
GB
Locality
London
Postal Code
SW1W 9SP
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
157 - 197 Buckingham Palace Road

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Id
publicAuthoritySubCentralGovernment
Scheme
UK_CA_TYPE
Description
Public authority - sub-central government

Identifier

Id
PTPV-9936-RPRN
Scheme
GB-PPON

Contact

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · London · UKI32 · SW1W 9SP · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UK · United Kingdom

Notice and amendment history

1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

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