The Department for Education (DfE) is resuming market engagement and seeking feedback to inform the upcoming procurement for the Recruitment and Training of High Potential Trainees into Teaching (Future HPITT Programme), which is anticipated to launch in summer 2025 under the Light Touch Regime (LTR) using a Competitive Flexible Procedure.
The requirements encompass the design, development and delivery of a high quality and innovative, two-year employment-based initial teacher training and leadership development programme available to schools with the greatest need. The first cohort will start the programme from September 2027 with recruitment starting by the end of October 2026.
DfE is interested in consulting with organisations with relevant experience, insight and interest in being a potential lead supplier, consortium member or key supply chain partner. This could include organisations with experience of graduate recruitment and training or employment-based teacher training.
An online pre-market engagement event is being held on Thursday 3rd April 2025 where the Department will share details and request feedback.
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