Planning

Quality Assurance of National Professional Qualifications (NPQs)

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

This public procurement record has 6 releases in its history.

Planning

27 Sep 2017 at 15:17

Planning

18 Aug 2017 at 06:59

Planning

16 Aug 2017 at 15:46

Planning

14 Aug 2017 at 10:53

Planning

08 Aug 2017 at 09:21

Planning

07 Aug 2017 at 19:23

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education (DfE) is currently engaged in the planning stage of a tender for the "Quality Assurance of National Professional Qualifications (NPQs)." This initiative seeks to improve the quality assurance services related to NPQs across England. Significant milestone dates have been established, with the engagement end date set for 23rd February 2018. For businesses interested in this tender, it's important to note the geographical scope, which includes the United Kingdom and beyond.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in education and training services to engage in a crucial role of quality assurance within the UK's educational framework. Companies with expertise in professional training, assessment, and educational consultancy would be particularly well-equipped to compete. The DfE is keen to assess market interest and capability, making this an ideal time for potential suppliers to demonstrate their innovations and value-added services, particularly those that contribute to the enhancement of professional qualifications in education.

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Notice Title

Quality Assurance of National Professional Qualifications (NPQs)

Notice Description

***UPDATE: 18th August The next supplier engagement event will take place on Wednesday 23rd August at 11.00, please email NPQ.reform@education.gov.uk now to secure your place***See 'Attachments' for full description. This notice is issued by the Department for Education (DfE) to engage the market in the provision of services for the quality assurance and improvement of National Professional Qualifications (NPQs) throughout the whole of England. Additional information: ***New on 16th August - An audio recording of Supplier Engagement Presentation delivered on 16/08/17 and a feedback survey on these proposals see 'Links' for both. Also 2 new attachments NPQ Quality Assurance Agent Presentation and NPQ Quality Framework*** This PIN is to instigate an Early Market Engagement exercise to help DfE determine the interest, capacity and capability within the market. The first supplier engagement event is scheduled to take place on Wednesday 16 August. Please email npq.reform@education.gov.uk for further details with 'QA AGENT' in the title. Please note this does not equate to a formal expression of interest in any future procurement activity. Further information will be published in due course as an addendum to the PIN. Please note, this notice does not commit the DfE to undertake any procurement activity as a result of this market engagement exercise. The anticipated requirement may be subject to change as a result of Early Supplier Market Engagement, funding opportunities and changes in governmental priorities.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-71d1da28-4b95-476d-abd8-b2527a46aa9f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a5582ae2-7033-4934-b1a8-ef5aa266243a
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Sep 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
23 Feb 2018Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3BT
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

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