ESCC Education Division Approved Provider List (EDAPL)
East Sussex County CouncilEstimated Value
£6,000,000 – £0
Deadline
30 September 2028
842 days remaining
Published
5 June 2024
Type
services
Overview
East Sussex County Council (ESCC) is seeking applications from suitably qualified providers in order to become Approved Providers of the Education Division Approved Provider List (EDAPL). The EDAPL will enable the procurement of services from external providers to support the Council's Education Division's objective of driving improvements in East Sussex schools, academies, colleges and other educational settings.
The contract start date is 01 October 2024 and the contract end date is 30 September 2028. Applications are welcome at any time.
The Contracts Finder notice template will not allow the submission date to be after the contract start date, hence why the dates above differ. Please go by the dates in this description.
Additional details
If Applicants will only be able to work virtually, please note that the Education Division would like someone to be able to work in a hybrid capacity. For those not based in the U.K. there is a concern that if individuals have not had experience in working in a school in the UK, they may not have the appropriate knowledge (of UK school governance structures, or UK school curriculum and assessment), or qualifications required for the roles, and therefore wouldn't be able to support the schools effectively.
The Division is seeking consultants and providers who can deliver on any, or all, of the following areas: (i) Provide training and support to schools and settings to improve outcomes for all pupils, including support for: leadership, interim leadership support, governance, staff development, curriculum development, moderation and assessment, pedagogy, behaviour, and attendance. (ii) Undertake roles associated with the local authority's statutory powers of intervention as outlined in the Department for Education's Schools Causing Concern Guidance (as updated).
(iii) Undertake reviews and provide challenge and support to leaders and managers in educational settings and across local partnerships. (iv) Independent chair roles, and interim governance roles, to support the development of a range of education partnerships.
(iv) Provide support to identified schools and settings to ensure effective safeguarding arrangements. (v) Research and evaluation of effective practice and development of new models and approaches across the range of the Division's work and priorities.
(vi) Support for the development and implementation of new strategies. (vii) Project and leadership support across the range of the Division's work and priorities.
There will be no cap on the number of Approved Providers, who can apply at any time, and more than once, until they are successful. It is anticipated that the annual aggregate expenditure under the EDAPL will be up to £1,000,000.
The EDAPL will be in place for four years, with an option to extend for up to two years. There is no minimum or maximum duration for call-off contracts, and they may expire after the expiry of the EDAPL.
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East Sussex County Council is building a list of approved education consultants and training providers who can be called on over the next four years to help improve schools, academies, and colleges across the county. You apply once to get on the list, then the Council can hire you for specific projects as needed—there's no guaranteed work, but up to £1 million a year may be spent through this scheme.
Requirements
- Must be able to work in a hybrid capacity (in-person and virtual) — virtual-only providers are discouraged
- For non-UK based applicants: must have proven experience working in UK schools and demonstrated knowledge of UK school governance structures, UK curriculum, and UK assessment systems
- Must hold appropriate qualifications for the specific role(s) you're applying for
- Must be able to support schools effectively in your chosen specialism(s)
- No specific certifications listed — check full tender documents for any sector-specific requirements (e.g. safeguarding, DBS checks)
Key Tasks & Deliverables
- Deliver training and support to schools in leadership, interim leadership, governance, staff development, curriculum design, moderation, assessment, teaching methods, behaviour management, and attendance improvement
- Act as an independent chair or interim governor for education partnerships
- Carry out statutory intervention roles as required by the Department for Education's 'Schools Causing Concern' guidance
- Conduct reviews and provide challenge/support sessions to school leaders and managers
- Provide safeguarding audits and support to schools to strengthen their safeguarding arrangements
- Design and deliver research or evaluation projects to test new approaches and measure what works
- Develop and help schools implement new education strategies
- Provide project management and leadership support across the Council's education priorities
How to Read This Tender
- 1This is an 'Approved Provider List' (APL) or 'framework agreement' — you're not bidding for one specific contract. Instead, you apply to join a panel, and then the Council calls you in for individual projects. Read the full tender document to see if there's a standard application form, rate card requirements, or specific instructions on how you'll be selected for individual jobs.
- 2The 'Schools Causing Concern Guidance' from the Department for Education is key reading — download it from the DfE website to understand what kind of intervention work the Council might ask you to do. This will tell you what statutory powers and responsibilities apply.
- 3Note the 'no cap on numbers' and 'can apply more than once' — this means the Council will accept multiple providers in each specialism, and if you're rejected, you can reapply later. This is less competitive than a traditional tender but also means less certainty of work.
- 4The budget of 'up to £1,000,000 per year' is an aggregate across ALL providers on the list — don't assume you'll get a share. Ask in the clarification questions how much work typically goes to each provider and what the selection process is for individual call-offs.
- 5Check whether DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) clearance, safeguarding training, or other compliance requirements are mandatory — these may not be spelled out in this summary but will be in the full documents.
Tips for Small Businesses
- You can apply for one or all seven service areas — be strategic. If you're strong in school leadership training, apply for that. You don't have to do everything. Being on the list for one specialism that's in high demand is better than claiming expertise you don't have.
- Consider partnering with other small businesses before applying. If you're a training provider but lack experience in safeguarding audits, partner with a safeguarding specialist and bid as a consortium. This makes you more attractive without having to build those skills in-house.
- Ask the Council in the clarification stage: 'How are providers selected for individual projects?' and 'What's the typical contract value and duration?' The answers will help you understand whether this is worth your application effort. If average call-offs are small one-off projects, factor in the bid cost versus likely return.
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East Sussex County CouncilKey Dates
Published
5 June 2024
Submission deadline
30 September 2028
Notice type
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