Planning

Early Years Education Recovery (EYER) Programme: Level 3 review

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

This public procurement record has 6 releases in its history.

Planning

17 Dec 2021 at 10:11

Planning

17 Dec 2021 at 10:10

Planning

17 Dec 2021 at 10:05

Planning

17 Dec 2021 at 10:02

Planning

26 Nov 2021 at 12:48

Planning

26 Nov 2021 at 12:20

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education is in the planning stage of a tender titled "Early Years Education Recovery (EYER) Programme: Level 3 review," aimed at reviewing the Level 3 early years qualifications criteria in the education and training services sector. The procurement process is part of a broader initiative to enhance early years education, following the last update of the qualification criteria in 2014. An early engagement event took place on 9 December 2021, and expressions of interest were due by 10 December 2021. The contracting authority is located at Sanctuary Buildings, Great Smith Street, London, SW1P 3BT, England.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in education and training services, particularly those experienced in qualifications and accreditation processes. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are well-positioned to participate, especially if they focus on early years education. Engaging with this contract could lead to significant influence over the reformation of critical qualification standards, supporting growth and expansion within the sector.

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Notice Title

Early Years Education Recovery (EYER) Programme: Level 3 review

Notice Description

The purpose of this notice is to notify the market of likely forthcoming procurement activity relating to a review of the Level 3 early years qualifications criteria. This notice is associated with the Early Years Recovery Programme, Strand 3: a review of the Level 3 qualifications criteria, leading towards a reformed, evidence-based L3 qualification. Further details can be found at: https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e7a7a398-393a-40c6-b586-1bf5dec6cf08 An early engagement event was held on Thursday 9 December 2021. A Q&A from the event can be downloaded below. You can also respond to this notice by completing our questionnaire. For a copy of the questionnaire please email the address above. Rationale for conducting the Level 3 review: - The early years educator (EYE) Level 3 qualification criteria was last updated in 2014. The sector has told us that it needs updating. - In 2019, 80% of staff in Private, Voluntary and Independent (PVI) settings were qualified to at least a Level 3. Updating and improving the criteria will have a significant impact on the sector as we look to improve the quality of early years education. Additional information: Please note: this notice is for expressions of interest from organisations interested in the Level 3 review, within the Department's Early Years Recovery Programme. This notice is for information only and is intended to be indicative. Therefore, all information presented here is subject to change. Accordingly, the Department for Education will not be liable for any cost, expenditure, work or effort incurred by any party acting on the basis of this PIN. All future information will be issued to potential providers via the DfE eTendering Portal. Providers can access this system for details of how to register and the terms of free registration at: https://education.app.jaggaer.com/

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bb8d98f2-d65a-44a8-b529-2dc234e4265b
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
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Dec 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
10 Dec 2021Expired
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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

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

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