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Create an industry standard for Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning

HEALTH EDUCATION ENGLAND

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05 Nov 2021 at 09:34

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is initiated by Health Education England for the project titled "Create an industry standard for Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning." This tender falls under the education and training services industry category and is located in England. The procurement stage currently underway is the open tender process, with a deadline for bid submissions set for 6 December 2021. The project has an estimated value of £90,000 and aims to establish a standard for APEL to facilitate access to higher and degree-level apprenticeships.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the education, training, and consultancy sectors, particularly those with expertise in apprenticeship frameworks and educational accreditation. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, given their capabilities to engage with higher education institutions and develop robust standards. By contributing to the creation of an industry standard, businesses can expand their market presence and positively impact workforce development across various sectors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Create an industry standard for Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning

Notice Description

Create an industry standard for APEL to enable people to progress to higher and degree apprenticeships APEL (Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning) is the process by which credit is sought for learning which has not previously been assessed. Credit is awarded by an academic institution or professional organisation. It is learning that has taken place from a range of experiences and is often unstructured, personal and unconsciously gained but can be demonstrated to be relevant to the intended programme of study. Skills, knowledge and abilities that come with this type of learning can be equal to those gained by individuals following traditional courses through formal educational institutions. The level of learning acquired can be demonstrated by appropriate terminology and by giving specific examples of what the individual can do/has done. Examples of experiential learning include: * Work experience (paid or unpaid/ voluntary) * Reading and Research * A task or project * A written report, newly designed database or creation of website * Non-accredited courses, e.g. in-house training * Life experience, Travel, Hobbies, Home and family experiences Recognition of APEL is crucial to ensuring that appropriate candidates are accepted onto higher and degree-level apprenticeships, from the widest possible backgrounds. However, APEL recognition across the country is inconsistent and in places, non-existent. This not only creates inequity across the system but also, actively prevents the recruitment of eligible candidates into professions at a time of workforce crisis. This, coupled with a lack of recognition of equivalent qualifications at level 3, has a significant impact on HEE's key deliverables. This is not limited to delivering the right workforce in the right place with the right skills but also to the delivery of crucial government manifesto targets such as 50,000 new nurses trained by March 2024. A national industry standard for APEL is not a desirable, it is crucial to realising key workforce aspirations. Project requirements The aim is to create an industry standard for APEL to enable people to progress to higher and degree apprenticeships by: * Engaging HEI providers, individually and collectively, to establish a credit value for apprenticeship standards, (irrespective of qualification inclusion). * Using and referencing QAA, Ofsted and other quality statements and frameworks, in the aim to meet specific policy aspirations and other conditions, which would substantiate and promote the value of standards for entry to higher programmes. * Actively using to advantage, current conditions conducive to success whilst managing and mitigating risks. For further information, including all tender documentation, and to submit any clarifications and bid submission please visit HEE's e-tendering portal: https://health-family-contract-search.secure.force.com/?SearchType=Projects

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8b187c37-b8fc-47e8-950e-584e7f639f3f
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£90,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Nov 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Dec 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jan 2022 - 30 Jan 2023 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HEALTH EDUCATION ENGLAND
Contact Name
Leila Hodson
Contact Email
leila.hodson@hee.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS1 4PL
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Little London & Woodhouse
Westminster Constituency
Leeds Central and Headingley

Further Information

Notice Documents

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