Planning

The National Professional Qualifications (NPQs)

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

08 Jan 2018 at 12:05

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

27 Jan 2017 at 17:21

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The National Professional Qualifications (NPQs) tender is being issued by the Department for Education, located in London, England. This procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with the engagement end date set for 28 February 2017. The NPQs are educational programmes aimed at developing leadership skills for school leaders and are classified under education and training services. The anticipated delivery addresses span multiple regions, including the United Kingdom and Europe. Interested parties can obtain further information through the early engagement notice published on Contracts Finder.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in educational training and consultancy, particularly those specialising in leadership development. Organisations looking to apply for accreditation to deliver the reformed NPQs should consider participating in the provider information events hosted by the Department for Education and the National College for Teaching and Leadership. These events will offer valuable insights into the qualifications and the accreditation process, which could enhance skills development and expand their services within the education sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The National Professional Qualifications (NPQs)

Notice Description

The National Professional Qualifications (NPQs) are suite of leadership development programmes for school leaders. The Department for Education (DfE) and National College for Teaching and Leadership (NCTL) convened top headteachers, MAT CEOs, and other sector experts to reform the NPQs to better prepare leaders for the range of leadership roles in today's school system. We will shortly be inviting applications from those who wish to deliver the reformed qualifications, starting in the 2017 to 2018 academic year. Further information will be posted on the Contracts finder website. Please email NPQ.Reform@education.gov.uk if you would like to be alerted of this. To support potential providers, in the weeks commencing 6 February and 13 February the DfE and NCTL will be hosting a series of provider information events for schools and other organisations interested in applying for accreditation to deliver one or more of the new NPQs. See 'Attachments' for further information. Additional information: We will be running a series of provider information events that will give potential providers the opportunity to learn more about our new approach to the qualifications, the provider accreditation process, and the significant opportunities that accreditation will offer to drive leadership development across the system. Full details of the events, including how to register attendance, can be found at: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/reformed-national-professional-qualifications-provider-information-events-tickets-31443182405

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-77a086d0-b922-4aca-bbb4-fb89e2437f44
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/729fef40-69b1-49e5-9c96-d963a8a3f9d2
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
8 Jan 20188 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
28 Feb 2017Expired
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
John Foster
Contact Email
npq.reform@education.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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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