Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c2e-9399-73bb-87b7-5da32eae7f39/future-talent-fund [Skip to main content](#main-content) closedGBopen procedureSuitable for SMEs # Future Talent Fund [Department For Education](https://tendernation.io/buyers/department-for-education) Estimated value £1,800,000 Published 27 Apr 2018 Deadline Closed 28 May 2018 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](/opportunities/for-small-businesses)## About this tender The purpose of the Future Talent Fund (Fund) is to test and evaluate 'what works' to support the Most Able, Disadvantaged pupils in non-selective, state-funded secondary schools in England to fulfil their potential. The Fund will build an evidence base of good practice for this cohort, identifying clear delivery mechanisms for provision and encouraging more evidence-led led interventions, including interventions that could be funded by schools using their Pupil Premium funding. This procurement is to appoint a Fund Manager who will manage the Fund. This procurement is being carried out in accordance with the open procedure as set out in the Regulations. ### UPDATE: 5 SEPTEMBER 2018 The Secretary of State has taken the difficult decision to cancel the FT Fund to divert funding to other Departmental priorities. Additional information: The DfE are running this opportunity via its e-tendering portal. All documents relating to this opportunity can be found at [education.bravosolution.co.uk](https://education.bravosolution.co.uk) The DfE e-tendering portal will be the only means by which documents can be accessed, by which clarification questions can be asked and by which bids can be submitted ### UPDATE 5 SEPTEMBER 2018 The Secretary of State has taken the difficult decision to cancel the FT Fund to divert funding to other Departmental priorities. ## CPV classification Education and training services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice ](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/d1f097fc-450b-4f6b-918e-d5af40b0bc42) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. [Track tenders free ](/register) [Buyer profileDepartment For Education: past awards and live tenders](https://tendernation.io/buyers/department-for-education)[SectorMore Education & training tenders](https://tendernation.io/sectors/education-training) ## More tenders like this [Flexible Framework for the Provision of Education Services North Lanarkshire Council 31 days left 17 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14571-3bc7-7387-9e89-279cfe9e6528/flexible-framework-for-the-provision-of-education-services)[Gloucestershire County Council Supported Accommodation at Trevone House Gloucestershire County Council 30 days left 16 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14495-7ac4-7196-ae39-99f1797dce23/gloucestershire-county-council-supported-accommodation-at-trevone-house)[Request for Quote: Musical Groups & Workshop Providers - East and South Cambridgeshire (June-July 2027) Cambridgeshire County Council 45 days left 30 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14427-99ab-71dc-b376-bd88d7636f0a/request-for-quote-musical-groups-workshop-providers-east-and-south-cambridg)[E-learning services – TR5866 A Single Supplier Framework Agreement Digital Learning Design, Development and Maintenance Services pursuant to a framework agreement Electricity Supply Board ( ESB ) 39 days left 24 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14210-423d-7220-b645-6309d45886c8/ireland-e-learning-services-tr5866-a-single-supplier-framework-agreement-dig)[Education and training services – Turizmus és vendéglátás ágazat képzései - 27314\_4 Büntetés-végrehajtás Országos Parancsnoksága 18 days left 4 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14210-30db-72c8-878e-7b3b971c5d85/hungary-education-and-training-services-turizmus-es-vendeglatas-agazat-kepze)[Training services – Svetsutbildning Kungliga Tekniska högskolan 30 days left 15 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14210-11cf-7063-8e4b-8e00c7f36244/sweden-training-services-svetsutbildning)