Procurement description
The Department for Education (DfE) intends to launch an Invitation to Tender (ITT) on Monday 30 March 2026 for the T Level Industry Placement Support Services procurement. This forthcoming ITT will seek a supplier (or consortium) with the capability and capacity to deliver high‑quality national support to providers and employers to scale and enhance T Level industry placement delivery from September 2026 onwards.
This planned procurement follows earlier market engagement activity, during which the DfE outlined the evolving strategic direction for T Level Industry Placement Support Services. As the programme continues to mature, future delivery will focus on strengthening provider capability, increasing employer readiness, and ensuring a sustainable supply of high‑quality placement opportunities across England.
The Department anticipates that the services procured through this competition will:
-Enhance employer and provider awareness of T Level Industry Placements and encourage greater use of the digital service.
-Strengthen provider capability and confidence to embed and scale high‑quality industry placement delivery.
-Build employer capability and readiness to deliver meaningful placements at scale.
-Foster sustainable collaboration across employers, providers and wider partners within the T Level ecosystem.
-Generate actionable intelligence and insights to inform ongoing policy, strategy, and delivery decisions.
Anticipated Contract Start Date - The contract is expected to commence on 1 August 2026, allowing for a one‑month mobilisation period prior to the start of live delivery from September 2026.
Upcoming “How to Bid” Webinar - To support potential suppliers, the DfE will host an online “How to Bid” webinar on Wednesday 1 April 2026 at 2pm, providing an overview of the procurement, key requirements, and the bidding process.
Webinar link: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/c5ff7c98-baec-474f-870e-65a2fc6303f0@fad277c9-c60a-4da1-b5f3-b3b8b34a82f9
Next Steps - The ITT documentation will be published via the Department for Education’s eSourcing Portal, Jaggaer, under project_10008.
Suppliers not yet registered are encouraged to register here:
https://education.app.jaggaer.com/web/login.html
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This Planned Procurement Notice is for information only. It does not constitute a call for competition, nor does it commit the Department to award a contract or proceed in any particular way. All future procurement activity remains subject to internal approvals, budgetary considerations, and the availability of funding.
The Department looks forward to engaging with organisations interested in supporting the continued growth and long‑term sustainability of T Level Industry Placements.