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Technical & Vocational Subject Teaching Professional Development

Awarded to Association of Colleges

Department for Education(buyer)

Published
Published 23 May 2025
Deadline
Closed 4 March 2026
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Overview

The Department for Education awarded a contract to Association of Colleges on 14 May 2026 to design and deliver a national professional development and organisational support programme for technical and vocational subject teachers. The three-year contract (June 2026 to August 2029, with an option to extend one year) will provide subject-specific training, industry-led upskilling, and regional collaboration networks for providers delivering T Levels, V Levels, and Level 2 Pathways, alongside organisational support for leaders. Delivery comprises pre-recorded materials, live online sessions, and in-person activity, with significant content development aligned to qualification reform and workforce development principles.

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Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
In delivery
Category
Services
Estimated value
£19,416,667
Procedure
Open
SME suitable
Yes
Published
23 May 2025
Questions by
12 February 2026
Deadline
Closed
Classification (CPV)
Education and training servicesVocational training servicesPersonal development training services

Award outcome

Awarded value
£19,234,864
Award date
14 May 2026
Contract period
31 May 2026 → 31 August 2029
Winner
  • Association of Colleges

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Notice history

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  1. Award Update · Contract Update

    6 August 2026

  2. Contract

    22 July 2026

  3. Contract

    18 May 2026

  4. Contract Notice

    30 January 2026

  5. Prior Information Notice

    14 January 2026

  6. Prior Information Notice

    23 May 2025

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