Department for Education · Awarded contract

Awarded

Recruitment of FE Governors for Colleges in England

Awarded 31 Aug 2022

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Awarded31 Aug 2022

Value£458,333.00

SupplierPeridot Partners Ltd

AgencyDepartment for Education

RegionUnited Kingdom

CategoryEducation & Training

Ended 1y 7mo ago2y 7mo term

Awarded 31 Aug 2022Expired 30 Mar 2025

About

Department for Education awarded a contract to Peridot Partners Ltd for a bespoke and targeted governor recruitment service for colleges in England identified as needing support to strengthen governance.

The service supports recruitment to key governor roles, focusing on diverse candidates with appropriate skills, knowledge, and experience.

Referrals are made via the Department, with priority given to colleges identified by Department colleagues, and colleges can also apply for consideration.

The Department assesses and prioritises referrals to fit targets and workflows, prioritising roles such as chairs, deputy chairs, and committee chairs for finance and audit.

The supplier must deliver a minimum of 137 well-matched, diverse, and lasting appointments to governor roles during the contract period, spread across three financial years, with an example target of 37 appointments in 2022-23, followed by 50 in each of 2023-24 and 2024-25.

The contract value is AUD 458,333.

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