Department for Education · Awarded contract

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Recruitment of Further Education Governors for Colleges

Awarded 23 Jun 2025

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Awarded23 Jun 2025

Value£879,000.00

SupplierGovernors for Schools

AgencyDepartment for Education

RegionUnited Kingdom

CategoryEducation & Training

Expires in 1y 5mo2y 9mo term, 49% elapsed

Awarded 23 June 2025Expires 30 Mar 2028

About

Department for Education awarded a contract to Governors for Schools for the Further Education Governor Recruitment Service 2025, valued at £879,000.

The service supports the recruitment of diverse, skilled governors to key roles on college governing boards, free at the point of use and accessed via departmental referral.

The supplier is required to communicate the benefits and responsibilities of being an FE governor, work with board chairs and governance professionals to understand candidate requirements, and ensure a diverse selection of qualified candidates for interview.

The contract targets a minimum of 140 governor appointments over the contract period, with at least 60 in the first year, and up to 210 if the optional extension is utilized.

It also includes support for boards to implement effective induction, support, and development for new governors.

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