Published date: 12 August 2015
Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.
Contract summary
Industry
Education and training services - 80000000
Location of contract
Any region
Value of contract
£12,000,000
Procurement reference
1272
Published date
12 August 2015
Closing date
21 September 2015
Contract start date
2 November 2015
Contract end date
31 October 2017
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
The Department for Education is seeking to engage specialist contractors to support the Academies and Free Schools Programme and help deliver the Department's aim to ensure high educational standards in academies and free schools and to secure sponsorship arrangements for maintained schools moving to academy status.
Contractors will be deployed regionally, in proximity to their home bases where possible, but may be asked to work in other regions to support the eight Regional Schools Commissioners (RSCs). Contracts will initially run until 31 October 2017.
Bidders should be high-calibre individuals with a proven track record in developing and leading outstanding schools or those who are able to demonstrate how they have effected rapid and sustainable school improvement. Bidders should have expertise in one or more areas of the full range of phases and specialisms including primary, secondary, all-through, 14-19 and post-16, alternative and special provision, Free Schools, UTCs and Studio Schools.
Bidders will be required to demonstrate that their professional knowledge and experience will enable them to advise others on good practice to secure improved educational outcomes for all children in their schools.
The contract will be for 2 years with an option for extending for an additional year.
More information
Attachments
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- 1272 Education Specialists to support the academies and free school programme ITT Letter.4.doc
- Invitation to tender letter
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- 1272 Education Specialists to support the academies and free school programme.FAQ 10.9.2015.docx
- Frequently Asked Questions
About the buyer
Contact name
Saliya Jayaweera
Address
Department of Education, Sanctuary Buildings,
London
SW1P 3BT
England
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Closing: 21 September 2015