Update on the proposed procurement of a new multi-provider framework agreement for the future provision of Early Career Framework (ECF)-based training

The purpose of this Prior Information Notice (PIN) is to update potential providers on the proposed timeline for launching the procurement for a new multi-provider framework agreement for Early Career Framework (ECF)-based training for 2025 to 2028. The Department now intends to commence the procurement process sometime in mid-late March 2024. Any potential providers should access and review the new content framework entitled, ‘Initial Teacher Training and Early Career Framework’, that designed materials must adhere to. This can be accessed and downloaded from: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/initial-teacher-training-and-early-career-framework