# Future Talent Fund

> Tender notice from UK public-sector procurement sources.

## Key facts

- Public buyer: [Department For Education](/buyers/department-for-education/contract-awards)
- Tender value: £1,800,000
- Published: 5 September 2018
- Planned start: 27 August 2018
- Planned end: 26 August 2020
- Stage: open_tender
- Procurement category: services
- Notice ID: d863f555-796d-46a0-a7d4-dde047fd0c0d-238927
- OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d1f097fc-450b-4f6b-918e-d5af40b0bc42

## Description

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 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\.

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## Source

[View the original notice on Contracts Finder](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d863f555-796d-46a0-a7d4-dde047fd0c0d-238927)