Planning

Market Engagement for Mandatory Qualifications for Sensory Impairment (MQSI) Providers

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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Planning

03 Dec 2021 at 14:08

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

03 Dec 2021 at 13:34

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education is initiating a market engagement process titled "Market Engagement for Mandatory Qualifications for Sensory Impairment (MQSI) Providers," aimed at establishing new criteria for approving providers of mandatory qualifications for teachers of sensory impaired pupils. This engagement is part of the planning stage of the procurement process, with a key milestone of the engagement ending on 14 January 2022. The qualifications and service opportunities are relevant to the education and training industry, and feedback from potential providers is sought to refine the commercial approval process, which is set to start in the academic year 2023/2024.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for educational institutions, particularly Higher Education Providers with Taught Degree Awarding Powers, to engage in a new qualifications framework designed to address the needs of teachers working with students who have sensory impairments. Organisations that specialise in inclusive education and training services will find the planned market engagement event particularly advantageous for establishing their capabilities and aligning with the Department’s vision of ensuring a high-quality, resilient qualifications market. Interested parties should register by emailing to secure their participation in the virtual engagement event during the week of 17 January 2022.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Market Engagement for Mandatory Qualifications for Sensory Impairment (MQSI) Providers

Notice Description

It is a legal requirement for teachers of classes of pupils with sensory impairments to hold a mandatory qualification in sensory impairment (MQSI). This is a masters level course typically taken part-time over two years. This Prior Information Notice is regarding a market engagement event around proposals for the approval of providers of MQSIs as detailed below. MQSI approvals: We intend to develop a new commercial approval process to determine providers of MQSIs from the start of academic year 2023/2024. What we want from MQSIs: - To ensure a supply of teachers of children with visual, hearing and multi-sensory impairment, including those providing support in mainstream schools. - To ensure a high-quality, sustainable and resilient qualifications market that that supports high quality outcomes for children with sensory impairment. We are seeking feedback in advance of developing a new approvals process, from Higher Education Providers and other organisations - with Taught Degree Awarding Powers that would be interested in offering these qualifications. Details of a virtual pre-market engagement event will be given to all those who have registered. The Market Engagement Event will be during w/c 17 January 2022, with the specific date provided to all those that register interest. To register, please email sendbaea.commercial@education.gov.uk with your details by 14th January 2022. Questions will be shared with all those invited beforehand, please prepare a response to those questions that you are happy to discuss at the event itself. Please send any other questions you have prior to the event to: sendbaea.commercial@education.gov.uk by 4th January 2022. Your questions and feedback will be used to help us identify the best commercial process to achieve the aim/objectives outlined above. This notice does not constitute a call for competition to procure any services for the Department.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-73dd5f02-f195-45d4-b249-f04935310da4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d4a73e7d-3c00-4c23-9c6d-a2174b539eaa
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
3 Dec 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
14 Jan 2022Expired
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

Buyer & Supplier

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

Notice Documents

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