Published date: 14 April 2022
Closed early engagement
Contract summary
Industry
Education and training services - 80000000
Location of contract
North East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, London, South East, South West
Procurement reference
tender_304372/1064297
Published date
14 April 2022
Closing date
25 May 2022
Contract is suitable for SMEs?
Yes
Contract is suitable for VCSEs?
Yes
Description
DfE is seeking to engage with suppliers who are interested in delivering Skills Bootcamps, building on successful delivery to date and as the third wave of Skills Bootcamps moves toward delivery. DfE are currently proposing to launch a dynamic purchasing system (DPS) for a duration of up to 6 years with a value of approximately £1.5bn to support DfE's Skills Bootcamps.
DfE is focusing on Skills Bootcamps within the wider adult skills agenda and envisages significant and regular requirements for the procurement of Skills Bootcamps. Therefore, DfE wishes to streamline the process and have a close and ongoing relationship with suppliers.
For more information, please visit the following link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010107-2022
This is an indicative value of the DfE Dynamic Purchasing System for Skills Bootcamps. The Department for Education (DfE) is not guaranteeing or committing to any specific value. This PIN is for market engagement only. It does not signify the commencement of any procurement process and does not constitute any commitment by DfE. If DfE decides to commence any procurement process(es) as contemplated by this notice, a separate notice(s) will be published at the relevant time.
How DfE will engage with the market?
DfE is planning to hold two separate virtual market engagement events.
Event 1 - 27th April 2022 (11AM-12PM)
This first event invites any suppliers whose service offering potentially matches DfE's requirements for Skills Bootcamps to achieve the following outcomes:
1. To explain what DfE is considering to bring to market
2. To outline DfE's initial approach to DPS categories and how the call-off mechanism will work including the use of potential filters.
3. Invite suppliers' feedback on the approach.
To book your attendance (max. two per organisation), please use this link
to register via Microsoft Teams:
https://teams.microsoft.com/registration/yXfS-grGoU2187O4s0qC-Q,Q2MeLE7NpEyk_tFCMOltVA,Vh11K2U3G0WaOWXIphN0bQ,IPdyeG3oOkavMEJShOIwdw,SM4MM95ROE2U1ua7IEiVOA,C64VOQm3s02BjoW3TKt1vw?mode=read&tenantId=fad277c9-c60a-4da1-b5f3-b3b8b34a82f9
Event 2 - 25th May 2022 (11AM - 12:30PM)
DfE intend to present the following topics at Event 2:
1. Approach to evaluation (both SQ & ITT)
2. Payment mechanism
3. Performance measures
4. Qualification onto the DPS
5. Categories & filters
6. Update on call-off competition timelines
To book your attendance (max. two per organisation), please use this link to register via Microsoft Teams:
https://teams.microsoft.com/registration/yXfS-grGoU2187O4s0qC-Q,Q2MeLE7NpEyk_tFCMOltVA,Vh11K2U3G0WaOWXIphN0bQ,kqLh_PBlxkmqkpd2zY-FvA,P74icpgza0W4ColO34WBpg,M7LMPd_npEG7ZI8_8TP56Q?mode=read&tenantId=fad277c9-c60a-4da1-b5f3-b3b8b34a82f9
The events will be delivered via Microsoft Teams and recordings will be made available for those unable to attend.
More information
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Following Event 1 (27/4/22), please use the below link to complete the Event 1 follow-up questionnaire. Please note that the follow-up questionnaire will become active on 27/4/22.
https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=yXfS-grGoU2187O4s0qC-dzy4Cxt-FlHpG2Q4kPpAC9UQ01YNVA2RldHMjRHMVpCT1JFNzZPSlA1UC4u
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