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2026 cohort of the Early Career Teacher Entitlement (ECTE) training programme

Awarded to Ambition Institute, Education Development Trust, School-Led Development Trust +2 more

Department for Education(buyer)

Published
Published 9 July 2026
Deadline
Closed 19 June 2026

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Overview

The Department for Education has awarded call-off contracts from the ITTECF and National Institute of Teaching Framework Agreements for delivery of the 2026 cohort of the provider-led Early Career Teacher Entitlement training programme. Five providers—Ambition Institute, Education Development Trust, School-Led Development Trust, Teach First, and UCL Consultants Limited—were awarded contracts totalling £43.3 million on 18 June 2026. The programme provides early career teacher training and support as part of the government's Early Career Teacher Entitlement initiative.

Contracting authority

  • Department for Education

    Buyer

    London, United Kingdom

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Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
Awarded
Category
Services
Estimated value
£43,283,880
Procedure
Selective
SME suitable
Yes
Published
9 July 2026
Deadline
Closed
Classification (CPV)
Education and training services

Award outcome

Awarded value
£43,283,880
Award date
18 June 2026
Contract period
21 June 2026 → 30 September 2029
Winners
  • Ambition Institute
  • Education Development Trust
  • School-Led Development Trust
  • Teach First
  • UCL Consultants Limited

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  1. Contract Award Notice

    9 July 2026

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