The Institute for Apprenticeships & Technical Education · Awarded contract

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Award of Contract for Design and Delivery of Hair and Beauty T Level Qualification to NCFE

Awarded 28 Sep 2021

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Awarded28 Sep 2021

Value£4,770,585.00

SupplierNCFE

AgencyThe Institute for Apprenticeships & Technical Education

RegionUnited Kingdom

CategoryEducation & Training

Expires in 2y 9mo7y 10mo term, 65% elapsed

Awarded 28 Sept 2021Expires 31 July 2029

About

The Institute for Apprenticeships & Technical Education awarded a contract to NCFE for the design, implementation, and delivery of the technical qualification component for the hair and beauty: hairdressing, barbering and beauty therapy pathway T Level.

The contract, valued at £4,770,585, was procured under the PCR 2015 regime via an Invitation to Tender (ITT) process.

T Levels are classroom-based technical study programmes forming part of the UK Government's Post-16 Skills Plan, offered alongside apprenticeships as part of a high-quality technical education offer.

Students study a broad occupational area before specialising and apply their knowledge and skills on a substantial industry placement.

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