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Technical & Vocational Subject Teaching Professional Development

Tender Overview

LOCATION

North East England, United Kingdom

VALUE

£23,300,000

DEADLINE

March 04, 2026 at 12:00

CATEGORY

Other

CPV CODE

80000000

REFERENCE

008505-2026

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Original Tender Description

The Department for Education (DfE) intends to procure a supplier to design and deliver a national Technical and Vocational subject teaching Professional Development (PD) and organisational support programme to support providers delivering technical and vocational qualifications, including T Levels, V Levels and Level 2 Pathways. The contract will begin on 1 June 2026 with delivery commencing from 1 September 2026. The contract will run for three years until 31 August 2029, with an option to extend for a further one year to 31 August 2030. The programme will provide evidence based subject specific and pedagogical training for teachers, industry led upskilling sessions to ensure teaching reflects current industry practice, and regional collaboration networks to support peer learning and sustainable processes. In addition, the supplier will deliver organisational support for leaders and other provider staff to help providers plan, implement, and scale their technical and vocational offer in line with qualification reform and wider 16–19 pathways. The contract will involve a blend of pre recorded materials, live online sessions and in person activity. Significant new content development is expected as specifications for new qualifications become available. Delivery must align with wider FE workforce reforms, including evidence led PD principles. The procurement includes social value as part of the evaluation criteria weighted at 10% and will cover MAC2a: Learning and skills development opportunities relevant to the contract to address skills gaps, in relation to PPN002 "Taking account of social value in the award of central government contracts”. The DfE is keen to maximise opportunities to participate in procurement for Small to Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs). Consideration will also be given to consortia and collaborative bids from all forms of organisations. Tender Instructions: The Department is administering the Tender process via Jaggaer, https://education.app.jaggaer.com/web/login.html. Jaggaer is the only method for submitting tenders and clarification questions. Suppliers should not make any other form of approach to the Department in connection with this procurement. It is the responsibility of Potential Suppliers to ensure they can access and use the Jaggaer system. Jaggaer is owned and hosted by an independent organisation, any issues in respect of functionality or using the system must be directed to the Jaggaer helpdesk via 0800 069 8630 or https://www.jaggaer.com/submit-supplier-support-request/ Potential Suppliers are responsible for ensuring that they understand the tender process and how to use Jaggaer. If any information is unclear, you consider that insufficient information has been provided, or there appears to be a technical error, you must raise an enquiry or request for clarification via the ‘messages’ functionality within Jaggaer. The Clarification Deadline is as stated in the Procurement Timetable. Please ensure that you have read all documentation thoroughly before submitting an enquiry. Supplier tender engagement event: Potential Suppliers are invited to attend a tender engagement event facilitated on Microsoft Teams at 14:00 on 4 February 2026. The session will be led by representatives of the Department and focus on the requirements, the tendering process with a ‘walkthrough’ of the Procurement Documents and guidance on what is required to submit a compliant tender. The link to join the engagement event is: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/df175dd6-1e03-4087-961a-3bfb2ba2873a@fad277c9-c60a-4da1-b5f3-b3b8b34a82f9 Attendance is not mandatory, and the slides and any Q&As from the session will be uploaded to Jaggaer. The Department may hold other such event(s) during the course of the Procurement. Organisations who are interested in becoming Subcontractors are welcome to attend the tender engagement event. Potential Suppliers will be responsible for the development and management of any relationships and the Department will not have direct involvement in the formation of supply chains beyond publishing the details that have been provided to them by potential Subcontractors.
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MANDATORY EXCLUSION GROUNDS

  • No specific mandatory exclusion grounds are explicitly stated in the provided tender information. Bidders should refer to the full procurement documents for standard UK public procurement exclusion criteria.
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ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

  • Be able to access and effectively use the Jaggaer e-procurement system (https://education.app.jaggaer.com/web/login.html) for all tender processes.
  • Understand the tender process and how to use the Jaggaer system.
  • Small to Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate.
  • Consortia and collaborative bids from all forms of organisations will be considered.
  • If bidding as a consortium or with subcontractors, the Potential Supplier is responsible for the development and management of all relationships.
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TECHNICAL CAPABILITY REQUIREMENTS

  • Ability to design and deliver a national Professional Development (PD) and organisational support programme for technical and vocational subject teaching.
  • Expertise in supporting providers delivering technical and vocational qualifications, including T Levels, V Levels, and Level 2 Pathways.
  • Capacity to commence contract delivery from 1 September 2026.
  • Commitment to deliver the programme for an initial period of three years (until 31 August 2029), with an option to extend for a further one year (until 31 August 2030).
  • Capability to provide evidence-based subject-specific and pedagogical training for teachers.
  • Ability to deliver industry-led upskilling sessions to ensure teaching reflects current industry practice.
  • Capacity to establish and support regional collaboration networks for peer learning and sustainable processes.
  • Expertise in delivering organisational support for leaders and other provider staff to help providers plan, implement, and scale their technical and vocational offer.
  • Knowledge and ability to align the programme with qualification reform and wider 16–19 pathways.
  • Capability to deliver the programme using a blend of pre-recorded materials, live online sessions, and in-person activity.
  • Capacity for significant new content development as specifications for new qualifications become available.
  • Ability to ensure delivery aligns with wider FE workforce reforms, including evidence-led PD principles.
  • Demonstrate how the bid will address social value, specifically MAC2a: Learning and skills development opportunities relevant to the contract to address skills gaps (weighted at 10% of evaluation criteria).
  • Expertise in curriculum development.
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FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Potential suppliers should be aware of the estimated contract value of 23,300,000 EUR and demonstrate the financial capacity to deliver a programme of this scale.
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SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

  • Submit all tenders and clarification questions exclusively via the Jaggaer e-procurement system (https://education.app.jaggaer.com/web/login.html).
  • Do not make any other form of approach to the Department for Education in connection with this procurement.
  • Direct any issues regarding Jaggaer functionality or usage to the Jaggaer helpdesk (0800 069 8630 or https://www.jaggaer.com/submit-supplier-support-request/).
  • Raise enquiries or requests for clarification via the ‘messages’ functionality within Jaggaer if information is unclear, insufficient, or appears to have a technical error.
  • Adhere strictly to the Clarification Deadline as stated in the Procurement Timetable.
  • Read all documentation thoroughly before submitting any enquiries.
  • Submit the tender by the deadline of 2026-03-04T12:00:00+00:00.
  • Potential suppliers are invited to attend a non-mandatory tender engagement event on Microsoft Teams at 14:00 on 4 February 2026.
  • Review slides and Q&As from the engagement event, which will be uploaded to Jaggaer.

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OCDS Record
OCDS Data008505-2026_ocds_record.json
Summary:
The Department for Education seeks a supplier to design and deliver a national professional development and organisational support programme for technical and vocational subject teaching, including T Levels, with a focus on evidence-based training, industry upskilling, and social value.
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OCDS Release Package
OCDS Data008505-2026_ocds_release.json
Summary:
This tender seeks a supplier to design and deliver a national professional development and organisational support programme for technical and vocational subject teaching, including T Levels, focusing on blended learning, new content development, and social value, managed via Jaggaer.
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Official PDF Version
Administrative Documents008505-2026_official.pdf
Summary:
The Department for Education seeks a supplier to design and deliver a national professional development and organisational support programme for technical and vocational subject teaching, including T Levels, requiring expertise in curriculum development, pedagogical training, industry upskilling, and social value integration.
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Tender Notice
Administrative Documents008505-2026.html
Summary:
The Department for Education seeks a supplier to design and deliver a national professional development and organizational support program for technical and vocational subject teaching, including T Levels, with a focus on evidence-based training, industry upskilling, regional collaboration, and social value, starting June 2026.

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Good

Tender Quality Score

This tender provides a clear program description and good practical details, but critically lacks full evaluation criteria, significantly impacting clarity, completeness, and fairness. Its strong social value component is a notable positive.

Score Breakdown

Legal Compliance75/100

The tender defines the procedure type and CPV codes correctly, and there are no reported disputes. It references national procurement guidelines (PPN002). However, the absence of explicitly stated mandatory exclusion grounds in the provided text (though implied to be in full documents) and a missing reveal date are minor deficiencies.

•Mandatory exclusion grounds not explicitly detailed in provided text
•Missing reveal date
Clarity55/100

The program description and AI-extracted requirements are clear and well-structured. However, a significant concern is the absence of a full list of evaluation criteria and their respective weightings; only social value (10%) is specified, making the overall evaluation process unclear for potential bidders.

•Full evaluation criteria and their weightings are not specified
Completeness60/100

Most essential information, including title, organization, reference, value, duration, and location, is provided. Requirements are detailed, and documents are available. The primary gap is the lack of comprehensive evaluation criteria, which is a crucial component for a complete tender.

•Full evaluation criteria and their weightings are not specified
Fairness45/100

The tender promotes fairness through e-procurement via Jaggaer, encourages SME/VCSE participation, and discloses the estimated value. Requirements do not appear tailored. However, the critical omission of full evaluation criteria severely undermines transparency and objectivity, making it difficult for bidders to prepare competitive and compliant proposals.

•Full evaluation criteria and their weightings are not specified, impacting transparency and objectivity
Practicality90/100

The tender excels in practicality, clearly outlining the e-submission process via Jaggaer, providing a direct URL and helpdesk contact. The contract start date, duration, and estimated value are all clearly specified, facilitating bidder planning.

Data Consistency85/100

Dates are logical and consistent throughout the tender information. There are no reported disputes or suspensions. Minor inconsistencies include an empty 'Liable Person' field and missing codes for 'Type' and 'Procedure', though the descriptive text is present.

•Empty 'Liable Person' field
•Missing 'Type Code' and 'Procedure Code'
Sustainability65/100

The tender includes a strong social value component, weighted at 10% and specifically addressing skills development (MAC2a), which is commendable. However, there is no explicit mention of green procurement criteria or a focus on innovation, and it is not EU funded.

•No explicit green procurement criteria
•No explicit innovation focus

Strengths

Clear and detailed program description and requirements
Strong emphasis on social value (10% weighting, specific MAC2a)
Efficient e-procurement process via Jaggaer with support information
Encouragement for SME/VCSE participation and consortia bids
Clear timeline, contract duration, and estimated financial value

Concerns

Critical absence of full evaluation criteria and their weightings
Lack of explicit mandatory exclusion grounds in the provided text
Missing tender reveal date
No explicit green procurement or innovation focus
Minor data gaps (e.g., 'Liable Person' field empty)

Recommendations

1. Publish the full, detailed evaluation criteria and their respective weightings to ensure transparency and fairness for all bidders.
2. Ensure all mandatory legal requirements, including explicit exclusion grounds, are clearly stated within the primary tender notice or easily accessible.
3. Consider integrating explicit environmental sustainability and innovation criteria where relevant to enhance the tender's overall impact.

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