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Award of DCS/Aspirant Leadership Programme 2024 to VSC Plus Limited (The Staff College)

Awarded 31 Mar 2024

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Awarded31 Mar 2024
Value£4,182,568.00
SupplierVSC Plus limited (The Staff College)
AgencyDepartment for Education
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryEducation & Training
Expires in 2y 2mo4y 9mo term, 55% elapsed
Awarded 31 Mar 2024Expires 29 Dec 2028

About

Department for Education awarded a contract to VSC Plus limited (The Staff College) for the DCS/Aspirant Leadership Programme 2024.

The programme provides a support and training package to newly appointed DCSs and those aspiring to become one, comprising two strands: leadership development training and support for DCSs in their first year, and training for aspirant DCSs to equip participants with skills and knowledge for the DCS role, creating a pipeline of skilled, confident, and capable strategic leaders.

The programme also seeks to improve diversity amongst DCSs by recruiting Aspirants from a range of protected characteristics and socio-economic backgrounds.

Both strands embed child and family centred thinking to support the delivery of children's services within LAs, aligning with central government policy, including recommendations from the Stable Homes, Built on Love report.

The initial contract period runs until 31 December 2026 (33 months), with a value of £2,147,967.

Programme delivery periods conclude by 31 March 2026, with the remainder covering the Aspirant Coaching Period.

The Buyer may extend the contract to accommodate up to two further Programme Delivery Periods, with a contract end date of December 2028 and a total contract value not exceeding £4,182,568.

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