Published date: 25 April 2017
Last edited date: 23 January 2020
Awarded contract - This means that the contract has been awarded to a supplier.
Contract summary
Industry
Education and training services - 80000000
Location of contract
Any region
Value of contract
£16,479,000
Procurement reference
RD1000197
Published date
25 April 2017
Closing date
18 August 2015
Contract start date
5 October 2015
Contract end date
30 September 2024
Contract type
Service contract
Procedure type
Open procedure
Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.
Contract is suitable for SMEs?
Yes
Contract is suitable for VCSEs?
Yes
Description
It is a DfE priority to develop a great workforce with strong leadership. This programme specifically contributes to this priority by increasing the number of specialist maths and physics teachers in the classroom. On 8 December 2014, the Prime Minister announced a five-year commitment to fund a package of policies to address the shortfall in STEM teachers.
The A level grants programme ("the Programme") is part of the wider package of initiatives, and will be a prestigious new scheme to encourage high-quality A level students to select maths- and physics-related degrees and go into teaching, at a time when we can influence both their choice of degree and career. We will be looking for students with a clear commitment to teaching and a strong academic record in their chosen subject. In return, students will receive financial support while studying toward their undergraduate maths- or physics related
degree, gain school experience and receive additional training while still at university. Students are then guaranteed a place on on-the-job teacher training, subject to completing their studies and meeting the
entry requirements for initial teacher training (ITT). No other route into teaching offers financial support and the chance to earn a salary in their training year.
This programme presents an opportunity to engage with and recruit high-quality A level maths and physics students, to develop them into outstanding teachers who will be retained in the profession and will have a positive impact on children and young people.
To deliver the high-quality programme by the proposed options, it is necessary to combine outstanding recruitment, development of additional undergraduate level training with the very best of the expertise in the ITT sector. This programme will run nationally.
The anticipated maximum whole life contract cost will be up to a maximum value of £16,479,000 GBP (inclusive of all expenses and VAT at prevailing UK rate).
More information
Additional text
-
This notice pertains to the award of a contract for which the duration of a maximum of 108 months (and is expected to be from contract award in October 2015, subject to the agreement of DfE Ministers). The contract will include: recruiting and delivering 3 cohorts, between 2015 and 2024. To cover the possibility of a member of an intake deferring, the Contract may be extended from the expiry of the Initial Term for a further period of up to a maximum of 12 months (or any part thereof) to accommodate delivery of the Programme (subject to continued support and funding by government.) The Department reserve the right to terminate any agreement should funding be withdrawn, changed or there is an significant change in government policy relating to the delivery of the programme and outputs required as part of this contract, by giving 3 months' notice.
Indicative key dates for this procurement activity.
9 July 2015 - issue of Invitation to bid via REDIMO2
18 August 2015, 11.00 - deadline date for bids
October 2015 - indicative contract start (subject to agreement with DfE ministers)
Registration for the procurement.
This procurement will be run through an e-procurement system REDIMO2. REDIMO2 is NCTL's e-procurement system, used for contracting for most works, goods and services that are awarded following an electronic competitive tendering process.
If your organisation is interested in participating in this procurement (RFx105) you will need to register on REDIMO2 (If you are not already). Please register at: https://www.gov.uk/nctl-e-procurement-system-redimo. Please e-mail our helpdesk commercial.admin@education.gsi.gov.uk if you have any queries with registering your details on REDIMO2. Once the Invitation to Bid is launched it will be visible for bidders to respond. This Invitation to Bid will be launched on Thursday 9 July 2015.
All Tender documentation will be made available from REDIMO2 and Bidders should ensure that they have read all documentation prior to submitting a response. Where appropriate, the successful bidder will be required to deliver a Deed of Guarantee at the same time as the execution of the Agreement. Clarification questions will be answered either at the Bidders' events (see details below), or through responses available through REDIMO.
NCTL will be holding two face-to-face information meetings for potential bidders. These will run on Tuesday 14 July in Manchester (13.00-15.00) and Wednesday 15 July in London (15.30-17.30). If you would like to attend either meeting, please email A-Level.GRANTS@education.gsi.gov.uk. Places will be allocated on a first-come first-served basis.
Award information
Awarded date
23 October 2015
Contract start date
26 October 2015
Contract end date
30 September 2024
Total value of contract
£14,436,246
This contract was awarded to 1 supplier.
CfBT Education Trust (now EDT)
Address
60 Queens Road, Reading, RG1 4BS
Reference
None
Supplier is SME?
No
Supplier is VCSE?
No
Attachments
About the buyer
Contact name
Sally Duffy
Address
Piccadilly Gate, Store Street
Manchester
M1 2WD
England
Share this notice
Closing: 18 August 2015
All content is available under the
