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We commission a range of partners to:

  • deliver and support our wide range of Government-funded workforce development programmes for the Further Education and Training sector
  • provide support in delivering other programmes and services, including key workforce data and research, digital covering (designing, hosting and supporting websites, digital platforms and e-portfolios), membership services for the Society for Education and Training (SET) and marketing and communications.

These opportunities are aimed at the following organisations in all regions and of all sizes:

  • education and training specialists (individuals or organisations) from across the education, training and skills sector including those currently working in schools and higher education
  • independent training providers
  • colleges
  • community learning providers
  • employers
  • specialists in other fields including IT/Digital, research, communications/marketing, events and web development.

Please check our tenders portal for the latest opportunities.

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Active contracts

The Education and Training Foundation is committed to open and transparent procurement.

Each month we publish details of contracts awarded. The data will be updated at the beginning of each month.

AreaContract titleSupplierStart DateEnd DateContract Value (inclusive of VAT)
Impact & EvaluationLeadership, management and governance development 2022-23: process evaluationPye Tait Ltd (trading as Pye Tait Consulting)28-Nov-2228-Apr-23£60,840.00
Impact & EvaluationThe Mentor training programme impact evaluation 2022-23Simetrica-Jacobs Ltd03-Oct-2228-Apr-23 £74,462.40
College Strategic LeadershipMiddle Managers Programme- Leading from the Middle ProgrammeFE Associates30-Jan-2317-May-23£1,209,613.00
T LevelsCentres for Professional Technical Education (CPTE) in DigitalMiddlesbrough college 31-Oct-2230-Jun-23£19,200.00
Impact & EvaluationLeadership, management and governance development 2022-23 impact evaluationRSM UK Consulting LLP21-Nov-2230-Jun-23£109,756.20
Impact & EvaluationThe production of two sector intelligence reports for the Education and Training FoundationConsult KM International Ltd21-Dec-2230-Jun-23 £9,744.00
Practitioner ResearchETF Practitioner research programme 2018-2020University of Sunderland01-Jun-1801-Jul-23 £1,232,000.00
Centres of Excellence in SENDCentres for Excellence in Special Educational Needs and DisabilitiesCity College Norwich28-May-1931-Jul-23£914,002.00
Centres of Excellence in SENDCentres for Excellence in Special Educational Needs and DisabilitiesDerby College Group28-May-1931-Jul-23 £928,086.00
Wellbeing and Social InclusionCentres for Excellence in Special Educational Needs and DisabilitiesWeston College of Further and Higher Education28-May-1931-Jul-23£962,702.00
T LevelsCentres for Professional Technical Education (CPTE) in Business and Administration 2022-23University Academy Holbeach01-Sep-2231-Jul-23£10,400.00
T LevelsCentres for Professional Technical Education (CPTE) in ChildcareHeart of Worcestershire College01-Sep-2231-Jul-23£8,050.00
T LevelsDelivery of UTL, Networks and TRIPs Annual Year 2022-23Association of Colleges (AoC)01-Aug-2231-Jul-23£441,648.38
Centres of Excellence in SENDNew FE Provider 'Spokes' to the Centres for Excellence in SENDDynamic Training01-Sep-2131-Jul-23£50,000.00
Centres of Excellence in SENDNew FE Provider 'Spokes' to the Centres for Excellence in SENDHampshire County Council01-Sep-2131-Jul-23 £42,360.00
Centres of Excellence in SENDNew FE Provider 'Spokes' to the Centres for Excellence in SENDLondon South East Colleges01-Sep-2131-Jul-23£40,000.00
Centres of Excellence in SENDNew FE Provider 'Spokes' to the Centres for Excellence in SENDLTE Group01-Sep-2131-Jul-23£29,300.00
Centres of Excellence in SENDNew FE Provider 'Spokes' to the Centres for Excellence in SENDLuminate Education Group01-Sep-2131-Jul-23 £39,571.00
Centres of Excellence in SENDNew FE Provider 'Spokes' to the Centres for Excellence in SENDOldham College01-Sep-2131-Jul-23 £36,670.00
T LevelsProvider CPD for the Teaching T Levels coursesEast Norfolk Sixth Form College13-Jun-2231-Jul-23 £18,800.00
T LevelsTeaching T Levels coursesActivate Learning 13-Jun-2231-Jul-23£22,500.00
T LevelsTeaching T Levels courses (Enhancing Pedagogy and Vocational and Professional Upskilling)Barnsley College14-Nov-2231-Jul-23£21,300.00
T LevelsTeaching T Levels in SchoolsBurntwood School01-Sep-2231-Jul-23£7,540.00
T LevelsT Level Professional Development (TLPD) online course videosSlinky Productions Ltd23-Jan-2322-Dec-23£49,872.00
College Strategic LeadershipPlan and Deliver two FE Sector Leadership Programmes - FE Strategic Leadership & Preparing for CEO ProgrammesOxford Saïd Business School Limited16-Dec-2131-Mar-23£924,838.64
College Strategic LeadershipDevelopment Centre for strategic leadersGatenbySanderson20-Sep-2231-Mar-24£157,320.00
College Strategic LeadershipMiddle Managers – Adult and Community LearningHolex17-Oct-2231-Mar-24£50,000.00
T LevelsCentres for Professional Technical Education (CPTE) in DigitalLa Retraite Roman Catholic Girls' School17-Nov-2230-Jun-24£10,650.00
T LevelsCentres for Professional Technical Education (CPTE) in Legal ServicesEast Norfolk Multi Academy Trust10-Aug-2230-Jun-24£24,500.00
T LevelsCentres for Professional Technical Education (CPTE) in Sales, Marketing and ProcurementPetroc01-May-2330-Jun-24£42,000.00
T LevelsCentres for Professional Technical Education (CPTE) in Hair, Beauty and AestheticsMilton Keynes College01-Feb-2223-Jul-24£58,000.00
T LevelsCentre for Professional Technical Education (CPTE) in Business AdminPetroc01-Feb-2131-Jul-24£76,400.00
T LevelsCentres for Professional Technical Education (CPTE) in Agriculture, Environmental and Animal Care Landex (Land Based Colleges Aspiring to Excellence)21-Feb-2231-Jul-24£79,200.00
T LevelsCentres for Professional Technical Education (CPTE) in catering and hospitality The Manchester College01-Feb-2231-Jul-24£58,000.00
T LevelsCentres for Professional Technical Education (CPTE) in Construction and Built Environment 2022-23South Essex College27-Sep-2231-Jul-24£25,800.00
T LevelsCentres for Professional Technical Education (CPTE) in Education and Childcare 2022-23New College Durham31-Aug-2231-Jul-24£66,500.00
T LevelsCentres for Professional Technical Education (CPTE) in Engineering and ManufacturingWeston College of Further and Higher Education03-Oct-2231-Jul-24 £33,050.00
T LevelsCentres for Professional Technical Education (CPTE) in Health and Science 2022-23Petroc24-Aug-2231-Jul-24£93,875.00
T LevelsCentres for Professional Technical Education (CPTE) in Health and Science 2022-23Preston College01-Sep-2231-Jul-24£12,850.00
T LevelsCentres for Professional Technical Education (CPTE) in Legal Finance Accounting 2022-23Fareham College01-Feb-2131-Jul-24£83,400.00
T LevelsT Level Professional Development (TLPD) Leadership ResidentialKing’s College London10-Nov-2131-Jul-24 £1,059,152.00
T LevelsTeaching T Levels courses (Enhancing Pedagogy and Vocational and Professional Upskilling)Solihull College and University Centre13-Jun-2231-Jul-24£21,300.00
T LevelsThe T Levels Creative and Design route by providing course design, course governance and course delivery servicesOldham College01-Feb-2231-Jul-24£81,650.00
T LevelsCentres for Professional Technical Education (CPTE) in Construction and the Built Environment 2022-23Preston College31-Aug-2231-Aug-24£15,850.00
CommsGraphic Design FrameworkAgent Marketing Ltd29-Nov-2228-Nov-25N/A
CommsGraphic Design FrameworkEngaging Education29-Nov-2228-Nov-25N/A
CommsGraphic Design FrameworkGladstone Design29-Nov-2228-Nov-25N/A
CommsGraphic Design FrameworkSpokes Education29-Nov-2228-Nov-25N/A
CommsGraphic Design FrameworkTahninial29-Nov-2228-Nov-25N/A
College Corporation GovernanceGovernance Framework - LOT 1 Support for ChairsGatenby Sanderson07-Nov-2207-Nov-26N/A
College Corporation GovernanceGovernance Framework - LOT 1 Support for ChairsGood Governance Institute07-Nov-2207-Nov-26N/A
College Corporation GovernanceGovernance Framework - LOT 1 Support for ChairsInstitute of Directors07-Nov-2207-Nov-26N/A
College Corporation GovernanceGovernance Framework - LOT 2 Support for GovernorsCapita Business Service Ltd07-Nov-2207-Nov-26N/A
College Corporation GovernanceGovernance Framework - LOT 2 Support for GovernorsGood Governance Institute07-Nov-2207-Nov-26N/A
College Corporation GovernanceGovernance Framework - LOT 2 Support for GovernorsKing's College London07-Nov-2207-Nov-26N/A
College Corporation GovernanceGovernance Framework - LOT 3 Support for Governance ProfessionalsGood Governance Institute07-Nov-2207-Nov-26N/A
College Corporation GovernanceGovernance Framework - LOT 3 Support for Governance ProfessionalsInstitute of Directors07-Nov-2207-Nov-26N/A
College Strategic LeadershipLeadership Framework - LOT 1 Senior LeadershipGatenby Sanderson07-Nov-2207-Nov-26N/A
College Strategic LeadershipLeadership Framework - LOT 1 Senior LeadershipICAEW07-Nov-2207-Nov-26N/A
College Strategic LeadershipLeadership Framework - LOT 1 Senior LeadershipKing’s College London07-Nov-2207-Nov-26N/A
College Strategic LeadershipLeadership Framework - LOT 1 Senior LeadershipOxford Saïd Business School Limited07-Nov-2207-Nov-26N/A
College Strategic LeadershipLeadership Framework - LOT 1 Senior LeadershipFE Associates08-Nov-2207-Nov-26N/A
College Strategic LeadershipLeadership Framework - LOT 2 Middle LeadershipAssociation of Adult Education & Training Organisations (AAETO/ HOLEX)07-Nov-2207-Nov-26N/A
College Strategic LeadershipLeadership Framework - LOT 2 Middle LeadershipKing’s College London07-Nov-2207-Nov-26N/A
College Strategic LeadershipLeadership Framework - LOT 2 Middle Leadershiptouchconsulting Ltd.07-Nov-2207-Nov-26N/A
College Strategic LeadershipLeadership Framework - LOT 2 Middle LeadershipUniversity of Portsmouth 07-Nov-2207-Nov-26N/A
College Strategic LeadershipLeadership Framework - LOT 2 Middle LeadershipFE Associates08-Nov-2207-Nov-26N/A
College Strategic LeadershipLeadership Framework - LOT 3 Entry LeadershipAssociation of Adult Education & Training Organisations (AAETO/ HOLEX)07-Nov-2207-Nov-26N/A
College Strategic LeadershipLeadership Framework - LOT 3 Entry LeadershipKing’s College London07-Nov-2207-Nov-26N/A
College Strategic LeadershipLeadership Framework - LOT 3 Entry LeadershipLandex (land based Colleges and Universities Aspiring to Excellence)07-Nov-2207-Nov-26N/A
College Strategic LeadershipLeadership Framework - LOT 3 Entry Leadershiptouchconsulting Ltd.07-Nov-2207-Nov-26N/A
College Strategic LeadershipLeadership Framework - LOT 3 Entry LeadershipFE Associates08-Nov-2207-Nov-26N/A
MentoringProfessional development for mentors and coaches of teachers and trainers in the Further Education and Training sector FrameworkClaire Collins Consultancy (CCC)07-Nov-2207-Nov-26N/A
MentoringProfessional development for mentors and coaches of teachers and trainers in the Further Education and Training sector Frameworktouchconsulting Ltd.08-Nov-2207-Nov-26N/A
MentoringProfessional development for mentors and coaches of teachers and trainers in the Further Education and Training sector FrameworkAlphaPlus Consulting Ltd08-Nov-2207-Nov-26N/A
Centres of Excellence in SENDFramework for Excellence in SEND - LOT 1 Leaders and governors' approach to SENDCity College Norwich01-Mar-2301-Mar-27N/A
Centres of Excellence in SENDFramework for Excellence in SEND - LOT 1 Leaders and governors' approach to SENDNational Star01-Mar-2301-Mar-27N/A
Centres of Excellence in SENDFramework for Excellence in SEND - LOT 1 Leaders and governors' approach to SENDNatspec01-Mar-2301-Mar-27N/A
Centres of Excellence in SENDFramework for Excellence in SEND - LOT 1 Leaders and governors' approach to SENDWeston College of Further and Higher Education01-Mar-2301-Mar-27N/A
Centres of Excellence in SENDFramework for Excellence in SEND - LOT 1 Leaders and governors' approach to SENDNasen01-Mar-2301-Mar-27N/A
Centres of Excellence in SENDFramework for Excellence in SEND - LOT 1 Leaders and governors' approach to SENDOldham College01-Mar-2301-Mar-27N/A
Centres of Excellence in SENDFramework for Excellence in SEND - LOT 2 Inclusion is everybody's job and supporting the mental health and wellbeing of staff and learnersCity College Norwich01-Mar-2301-Mar-27N/A
Centres of Excellence in SENDFramework for Excellence in SEND - LOT 2 Inclusion is everybody's job and supporting the mental health and wellbeing of staff and learnersOldham College01-Mar-2301-Mar-27N/A
Centres of Excellence in SENDFramework for Excellence in SEND - LOT 2 Inclusion is everybody's job and supporting the mental health and wellbeing of staff and learnersWeston College of Further and Higher Education01-Mar-2301-Mar-27N/A
Centres of Excellence in SENDFramework for Excellence in SEND - LOT 3 A curriculum that has a clear destinationCity College Norwich01-Mar-2301-Mar-27N/A
Centres of Excellence in SENDFramework for Excellence in SEND - LOT 3 A curriculum that has a clear destinationInclusive Trading CIC (BASE)01-Mar-2301-Mar-27N/A
Centres of Excellence in SENDFramework for Excellence in SEND - LOT 3 A curriculum that has a clear destinationLondon South East Colleges01-Mar-2301-Mar-27N/A
Centres of Excellence in SENDFramework for Excellence in SEND - LOT 3 A curriculum that has a clear destinationNational Star01-Mar-2301-Mar-27N/A
Centres of Excellence in SENDFramework for Excellence in SEND - LOT 3 A curriculum that has a clear destinationNatspec01-Mar-2301-Mar-27N/A
Centres of Excellence in SENDFramework for Excellence in SEND - LOT 3 A curriculum that has a clear destinationWeston College of Further and Higher Education01-Mar-2301-Mar-27N/A
Centres of Excellence in SENDFramework for Excellence in SEND - LOT 4 Strong community Links so learners' live successful lives post FEInclusive Trading CIC (BASE)01-Mar-1301-Mar-27N/A
Centres of Excellence in SENDFramework for Excellence in SEND - LOT 4 Strong community links so learners' live successful lives post FEAmbitious about Autism01-Mar-2301-Mar-27N/A
Centres of Excellence in SENDFramework for Excellence in SEND - LOT 4 Strong community links so learners' live successful lives post FECity College Norwich01-Mar-2301-Mar-27N/A
Centres of Excellence in SENDFramework for Excellence in SEND - LOT 4 Strong community links so learners' live successful lives post FEHampshire County Council01-Mar-2301-Mar-27N/A
Centres of Excellence in SENDFramework for Excellence in SEND - LOT 4 Strong community links so learners' live successful lives post FELondon South East Colleges01-Mar-2301-Mar-27N/A
Centres of Excellence in SENDFramework for Excellence in SEND - LOT 4 Strong community links so learners' live successful lives post FENatspec01-Mar-2301-Mar-27N/A
Centres of Excellence in SENDFramework for Excellence in SEND - LOT 4 Strong community links so learners' live successful lives post FEWeston College of Further and Higher Education01-Mar-2301-Mar-27N/A
Centres of Excellence in SENDFramework for Excellence in SEND - LOT 5 Specialist information, advice and guidance to learners with SENDAmbitious about Autism01-Mar-2301-Mar-27N/A
Centres of Excellence in SENDFramework for Excellence in SEND - LOT 5 Specialist information, advice and guidance to learners with SENDCareer Connect01-Mar-2301-Mar-27N/A
Centres of Excellence in SENDFramework for Excellence in SEND - LOT 5 Specialist information, advice and guidance to learners with SENDCity College Norwich01-Mar-2301-Mar-27N/A
Centres of Excellence in SENDFramework for Excellence in SEND - LOT 5 Specialist information, advice and guidance to learners with SENDNatspec01-Mar-2301-Mar-27N/A
Centres of Excellence in SENDFramework for Excellence in SEND - LOT 5 Specialist information, advice and guidance to learners with SENDOldham College01-Mar-2301-Mar-27N/A
Centres of Excellence in SENDFramework for Excellence in SEND - LOT 5 Specialist information, advice and guidance to learners with SENDWeston College of Further and Higher Education01-Mar-2301-Mar-27N/A
Centres of Excellence in SENDFramework for Excellence in SEND - LOT 6 Specialist FE providers and organisationsAmbitious about Autism01-Mar-2301-Mar-27N/A
Centres of Excellence in SENDFramework for Excellence in SEND - LOT 6 Specialist FE providers and organisationsCity College Norwich01-Mar-2301-Mar-27N/A
Centres of Excellence in SENDFramework for Excellence in SEND - LOT 6 Specialist FE providers and organisationsLondon South East Colleges01-Mar-2301-Mar-27N/A
Centres of Excellence in SENDFramework for Excellence in SEND - LOT 6 Specialist FE Providers and OrganisationsNational Star01-Mar-2301-Mar-27N/A
Centres of Excellence in SENDFramework for Excellence in SEND - LOT 7 Initiating, facilitating and/or delivering SEND partnerships at local/ regional / national levelsNasen01-Mar-2301-Mar-27N/A
Centres of Excellence in SENDFramework for Excellence in SEND - LOT 7 Initiating, facilitating and/or delivering SEND partnerships at local/ regional/ national levelsNatspec01-Mar-2301-Mar-27N/A
Centres of Excellence in SENDFramework for Excellence in SEND - LOT 7 Initiating, facilitating and/or delivering SEND partnerships at local/ regional/ national levelsWeston College of Further and Higher Education01-Mar-2301-Mar-27N/A
Centres of Excellence in SENDFramework for Excellence in SEND - LOT 7 Initiating, facilitating and/or delivering SEND partnerships at local/ regional/ national levelsCity College Norwich01-Mar-2301-Mar-27N/A
Centres of Excellence in SENDFramework for Excellence in SEND - LOT 7 Initiating, facilitating and/or delivering SEND partnerships at local/ regional/ national levelsAmbitious about Autism01-Mar-2301-Mar-27N/A
Centres of Excellence in SENDFramework for Excellence in SEND - LOT 8 Utilising data to promote strategic planning and address systematic issues across the SEND systemNatspec01-Mar-2301-Mar-27N/A
Centres of Excellence in SENDFramework for Excellence in SEND - LOT 9 Understanding the complexity of funding systems which underpin SEND in FENatspec01-Mar-2301-Mar-27N/A
DigitalStrategic Learning Partner (via Learning Management System implementation)Thought Industries20-Jan-2319-Jan-28£1,350,000

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