Evaluation of the ITT Reforms

Published date: 23 December 2024

Contract summary

Industry

Research and development services and related consultancy services - 73000000

Location of contract

England

Procurement reference

project_9387

Published date

23 December 2024

Closing date

16 January 2025

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes

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Description

Following the ITT market review (Initial teacher training (ITT) market review report - GOV.UK) and government response to consultation (Government response to the initial teacher training (ITT) market review report) a number of reforms were made to ITT and the market which provides it. The new quality requirements for ITT arising from these reforms became mandatory in September 2024 and are now being implemented in all ITT courses.

DfE wishes to commission an evaluation of the process, implementation and (if possible) impact of these reforms. This may involve surveys, interviews, and analysis of monitoring and admin data, but the department is also keen to receive bids involving more innovative methodologies where appropriate. This may be particularly relevant for the evaluation of the grants used to support the reforms.

We require an evaluator with expertise in evaluating complex interventions focused on system change in a delivery environment with a wide range of stakeholders, which in this case will likely include ITT providers, delivery partners, placement schools and ITT trainees.

We will be holding a virtual market engagement event from 14:00 - 15:00 on Thursday 16 January 2025 to provide more information and answer questions.

If you would like to attend an event, please forward your email address to ITT.RESEARCH@education.gov.uk and you will be invited to the event.

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How to apply

Follow the instructions given in the description or the more information section.

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About the buyer

Contact name

Mark Craigie

Address

Piccadilly Gate
MANCHESTER
M12WD
England

Email

ITT.RESEARCH@education.gov.uk

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