Awarded contract

T Level Ambassador Network (TAN) Regional Strategic Co-ordination Service

Details

Buyer: Department for Education
Supplier(s): SDN Enterprises Ltd
Value: £387,154
Duration: 2 years
Topic: Education and training services
Published: 5 August 2025
Source: uk:find_a_tender

Tender description

The Department for Education (DfE) sought a single supplier to support and maintain the transition of the T Level Ambassador Network (TAN) from a single tier national network to a national network with a regional substructure. This will be a contract for an initial 2 years with the possibility to extend for a further 1 year. TAN currently comprises over 900 volunteer ambassadors from employers, providers, students, and other stakeholders who promote T Levels. The purpose of the contracted service is to enhance the impact and reach of the TAN by establishing and managing three regional sub-networks (North, Midlands, South), while maintaining national consistency and strategic alignment. Summary of key requirements: • Introduce and embed the regional substructure in collaboration with DfE and TAN leadership. • Develop and deliver tailored operational plans for each region. • Coordinate and support ambassador activity to increase reach and effectiveness. • Strengthen regional employer engagement and address local skills needs. • Ensure regional activities align with national goals and foster sustainable local partnerships. ## Contract award Title: T Level Ambassador Network (TAN) Regional Strategic Co-ordination Service

Timeline

Completed: Award published5 August 2025
Current notice
Completed: Award date5 August 2025
Next: Contract expiry date31 August 2027in 11 months

About the buyer

The Department for Education is a ministerial department responsible for children's services and education policy in England, procuring both for itself and its executive agencies. Requirements are advertised on the Find a Tender service, published through the department's Jaggaer etendering system. Suppliers awarded a contract must register on the Central Digital Platform. Framework purchases follow the matching Crown Commercial Service terms. Many contracts are let on standard government terms, such as Cabinet Office short-form or model services agreements. Schools and academy trusts buy separately, using framework options the department reviews and approves in advance.

Procurement spend from central entities makes up 66% of overall UK public spend.

Over the past 5 years, most of the Department for Education's contract awards have been in business services, construction work and education and training.

Relevant CPV codes

80000000 · Education and training services

Decision makers

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