A round up of current invitations to tender for the provision of education and training services to the post 16 essential skills sector.
In-Service Training for FE Teaching
The Department of Education is looking to engage a provider/s to be a national delivery partner to deliver Taking Teaching Further to support FE providers to recruit new teachers to teach in the Further Education sector.
Closing date: early notification in advance of tender being issued
Adult education budget (AEB) contracts for services
The procurement application window for ESFA funded AEB contracts for services is now open. The procurement will provide funding for the delivery of adult education and training to learners in England that are resident outside of the devolved areas, including delivery of the National Skills Fund level 3 adult offer. Contracts will start on 1 August 2021.
Full details including the specification and instructions to tender can be accessed via Jaggaer, the DfE e-Procurement Solution portal.
Closing date: the bidding window closes at 10:00 on 22 March 2021.
Adult and Community Learning Services
Suffolk Adult and Community Learning Services are inviting applicants to join a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the provision of Adult and Community Learning Services.
Closing date: 26 March 2022
Training Provision (AEB)
Stephenson College wishes to establish a Dynamic Purchasing System with suitable training providers to deliver qualifications and/or programmes eligible for funding under the college adult education budget funding contracts, on its behalf.
Closing date: 31st August 2022
Prison Education
Information from the Ministry of Justice for new suppliers wishign to apply to join the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System.
Closing date: 31st March 2023
Post-16 skills and training provision
Cheshire West & Chester Council (CW&C) are looking for the opportunity to develop new relationships with post-16 skills and training providers.
Closing date: 30 July 2024