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Continuation of Student Governor Training 2023-2025 RFQ was conducted in 2022 with duration of contract for 3 years. Information is publishing for "Contract Finder"

This is a continuation of the original contract signed on 2 September 2022. RFQ was conducted in 2022. Information for "Contract Finder"

Mini competition was published under Leadership Framework Agreement in the section "quick quotes". After consideration and awarding the supplier, the information is published for "Contract Finder"

Mini-competition was published under Leadership Framework Agreement in the section "quick quotes". After consideration and awarding the supplier, the information is published for "Contract Finder"

Chairing of the ETF/OSBS Steering Group to inform the high-level objectives Engagement, recruitment of leaders for FESLP and Prep CEO programme and assess suitability to programme levels. Support the delivery on the residentials and offer feedback to the OSBS Programme Directors and Faculty Leaders. To select, brief and debrief the guest speakers who attend each module.

Stepping into Leadership programme Direct Award to FEA Associates under Leadership Framework. Open tender was published 24/09/2022 FTS/OJEU Ref: 20220926-000002 (2022/S 000-026799

The first service is running 'Understanding T Level' courses. There are two separate courses both of which are targeting providers who will be delivering T Levels.The second service is running networks, these are collaborative events bringing together different stakeholders who can learn from each other.The third service is delivering T Level Resource Improvement Projects (TRIPS). This involves being responsible for the entire project lifecycle from reviewing applications provided by providers to Q&A the resources the providers create.

Deliver a high-quality programme to 40 aspiring Senior Leaders through 2- 3 open cohorts Direct award to the top ranked supplier under Leadership Framework Agreement. Open tender for Leadership Framework agreement was advertised On 26/09/2022 FTS/OJEU Ref: 20220926-000002 (2022/S 000-026799)

Direct Award to FEA Associates under Leadership Framework. Open tender was published 24/09/2022 FTS/OJEU Ref: 20220926-000002 (2022/S 000-026799)

Direct award under Framework Agreement

We recruited a new CPTE Lead for the Marketing T Level to deliver online, live online and face to face courses .

We currently have two separate systems that are not integrated, an HR management system (Sage) and an ATS (Team Tailor) as well as several manual administrative systems that underpin both. We have grown from circa 60 staff to over 200 staff in 3 years with no change to these systems. Our strategy is being reviewed and the organisation is going through change. We went out to tender to secure a solution with significant flexibility to scale up and down with changing headcount whilst remaining efficient and fit for purpose.

(1.2) Deliverables to be provided: Recording of 26 videos in total across 4 subject areas (toolkits). Each video will have a final output length of be between 3 to 5 minutes. Editing of new content from interviews, in collaboration with ETF. Subtitling; English .srt files provided for use with YouTube or other hosting sites (ETF). All media to meet ETF brand guidelines and accessibility requirements. All media to be reviewed by the ETF and edits to be made accordingly. All media must have final sign off from the ETF.

The first service is running ‘Understanding T Level’ courses. There are two separate courses both of which are targeting providers who will be delivering T Levels. The second service is running networks, these are collaborative events bringing together different stakeholders who can learn from each other. The third service is delivering T Level Resource Improvement Projects (TRIPS). This involves being responsible for the entire project lifecycle from reviewing applications provided by providers to Q&A the resources the providers create.

The overall aim of this ITT is to establish a Framework of suppliers who can work with the ETF to deliver exceptional training for mentors and coaches working in the Further Education and Training sector.

Through this Framework, the ETF will be able to develop and enhance: - The support given to boards to meet requirements to report on training and development completed. - The skills, competencies, and impact of current and future Chairs, Governors and Governance Professionals in the FE sector. - More diverse individuals on boards with leaders that are more representative of the communities that colleges serve.

The Education and Training Foundation are looking for delivery partners with experience of designing and developing leadership programmes backed with the latest research and evidence base that supports mangers and leaders to thrive in their leadership roles. We seek delivery partners who demonstrate evidence of utilising the latest thinking in leadership theory that connects to the role of leaders within Further Education and Training settings which vary from General FE Colleges (GFEs), Independent Training Providers (ITPs) and the Adult and Community Learning (ACL) sector.

The ETF is seeking a tenderer to deliver 365 placements this Financial Year, with the potential to extend another two years (1+1+1) for a similar number of placements, subject to DfE funding in 23-24 and 24-25. Up to 30 of these 365 placements will be reserved for a pilot project involving those with technical skills who have been or are being made redundant or who are, unemployed or underemployed (not having enough work or not doing work that makes the most use of their skills), to encourage them to consider FE as a career option.