Planning

THE PROVISION OF A PART-TIME NSETS/JNC ENDORSED PROFESSIONAL FORMATION PROGRAMME IN YOUTH WORK

THE EDUCATION AUTHORITY

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Planning

10 Feb 2025 at 09:23

Planning Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Education Authority (EA) is planning the procurement for "THE PROVISION OF A PART-TIME NSETS/JNC ENDORSED PROFESSIONAL FORMATION PROGRAMME IN YOUTH WORK" in the services category. This procurement will focus on youth education services and is set to take place in Northern Ireland (region UKN). As part of this process, a Pre-Market Engagement exercise is scheduled for early February 2025, with further details to be published. The procurement method will adhere to CELEX legal standards, and the anticipated value of the contract is GBP 800,000. Interested parties should note the future notice date is 28th March 2025.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in higher education and youth services to enhance their market presence. The supplier will provide a four-year undergraduate programme for 20-30 students annually, requiring the capacity for blended delivery approaches and off-site teaching capabilities. Universities and training providers with robust experience in delivering professional qualification programmes, particularly in the context of Northern Ireland, are well-suited to compete. Meeting the rigorous standards set by the youth work sector and North South Education Training Standards will open avenues for sustained business growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

THE PROVISION OF A PART-TIME NSETS/JNC ENDORSED PROFESSIONAL FORMATION PROGRAMME IN YOUTH WORK

Notice Description

The EA is seeking to appoint a supplier to provide a 4-year undergraduate programme for approx. 20-30 students in a Youth Services Professional Qualification. The appointed supplier must meet the minimum standards and prescribed criteria, as set out by the youthwork sector, and the North South Education Training Standards. The Pathways Initiative will require the supplier to address and provide their approach to the below demands. * EA requirements in relation to our Pathways Scheme for undergraduates * Capacity to offer university places for a cohort of between 20-30 per annum over the next 4 years. * Potential blended delivery approaches * Entry requirements in relation to the EA and the university * Specific course content relating to the Northern Ireland context * Content of course modules, student placements and finance * The requirement for the option of teaching off site on a residential basis as required

Lot Information

Lot 1

The EA is seeking to appoint a supplier to provide a 4-year undergraduate programme for approx. 20-30 students in a Youth Services Professional Qualification. The appointed supplier must meet the minimum standards and prescribed criteria, as set out by the youthwork sector, and the North South Education Training Standards. The Pathways Initiative will require the supplier to address and provide their approach to the below demands. * EA requirements in relation to our Pathways Scheme for undergraduates * Capacity to offer university places for a cohort of between 20-30 per annum over the next 4 years. * Potential blended delivery approaches * Entry requirements in relation to the EA and the university * Specific course content relating to the Northern Ireland context * Content of course modules, student placements and finance * The requirement for the option of teaching off site on a residential basis as required Additional information: EA Expect to carry out a Pre-Market Engagement exercise in early February 2025 relating to this. requirement, details will be published on eTendersNI https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04dd16
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004284-2025
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

80310000 - Youth education services

80400000 - Adult and other education services

80430000 - Adult-education services at university level

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£800,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
28 Mar 2025Expired
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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE EDUCATION AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
business.procure@eani.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT1 2NQ
Post Town
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN06 Belfast
Delivery Location
TLN Northern Ireland
Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Duncairn
Westminster Constituency
Belfast North

Further Information

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