Planning

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

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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Planning

03 Dec 2021 at 22:45

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education is initiating a market engagement process for Mandatory Qualifications for Sensory Impairment (MQSI) Providers as part of their procurement planning. This process falls under the education and training services category and aims to develop a new approvals procedure for MQSI providers starting in the academic year 2023/2024. Interested parties should note that a virtual market engagement event is scheduled for the week commencing 17 January 2022, with registration open until 14 January 2022. The event will focus on gathering feedback to ensure a high-quality supply of teachers for children with sensory impairments in the UK.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses in higher education, special education services, and related sectors to engage in the development of mandatory qualifications. Businesses that can provide quality training and qualifications for teachers catering to children with sensory impairments will be particularly well-positioned to compete. By participating in this event and responding to the forthcoming communication, companies can influence and align their offerings with the Department for Education's objectives, thereby fostering growth and expanding their market presence in this niche but critical area of education.

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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.

Lot Information

Lot 1

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.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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02fd43
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030156-2021
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
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

80300000 - Higher education services

80340000 - Special education 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
30 Sep 2023Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
sendbaea.commercial@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

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