--- title: "National Professional Qualifications Delivery Framework Networking Events" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-64c73417-58e4-4959-8c53-7abfb2f1275d" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-64c73417-58e4-4959-8c53-7abfb2f1275d" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-64c73417-58e4-4959-8c53-7abfb2f1275d.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-64c73417-58e4-4959-8c53-7abfb2f1275d.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION" published: "2021-03-31" --- # National Professional Qualifications Delivery Framework Networking Events Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-64c73417-58e4-4959-8c53-7abfb2f1275d [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-64c73417-58e4-4959-8c53-7abfb2f1275d) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-64c73417-58e4-4959-8c53-7abfb2f1275d.json) ## Summary The Department for Education (DfE) is currently in the planning stage of the procurement process for the "National Professional Qualifications Delivery Framework Networking Events". This initiative is categorised within the education and training services industry and aims to establish supply chain connections for the delivery of National Professional Qualifications (NPQs). Key dates include engagement events scheduled for 7th and 19th April 2021, with the engagement period ending on 19th April 2021. Interested parties are encouraged to explore the engagements, as they provide a platform to discuss collaboration opportunities with newly appointed NPQ lead providers. This procurement process presents significant opportunities for organisations looking to establish partnerships in education delivery. Businesses, particularly those classified as small and medium enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), are well-suited to become delivery partners for NPQ lead providers. By attending these networking events, companies can gain insights into the NPQs and how they can contribute to their delivery, potentially expanding their market presence and capabilities in curriculum implementation and support services. ## Notice The purpose of this Prior Information Notice (PIN) is to notify interested parties of the forthcoming National Professional Qualifications (NPQ) Provider Networking Events. The Department for Education (DfE) has notified bidders of the outcome of the Framework Agreement for the delivery of the NPQs. To support the development of supply chains in order to deliver NPQs, the DfE is facilitating two online events on 7 and 19 of April 2021 respectively. The objective of these events is to allow the newly appointed NPQ lead providers the opportunity to set out, to potential delivery partners, their programmes including how delivery partners could work with lead providers to deliver the reformed suite of NPQs. Any organisation interested in the opportunity to work as a delivery partner (subcontractor) for one of the NPQ lead providers is encouraged to attend. For more information, please see the document in the attachments section below. Additional information: Please note: this notice is for expressions of interest from organisations interested in working as a delivery partner (subcontractor) for the awarded NPQ lead providers. The procurement for the lead providers has now closed. DfE is facilitating the networking events only and will not be brokering relationships between parties or providing support to agree the terms of any individual relationships. It is the responsibility of the parties to progress any relationships and attendance at the event alone is not a guarantee of work. This notice is for information only and is intended to be indicative. Therefore, all information presented here is subject to change. Accordingly, DfE will not be liable for any cost, expenditure, work or effort incurred by any party acting on the basis of this PIN. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7661908a-5361-46d8-8276-32d1176f7777 | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 31 Mar 2021 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 19 Apr 2021 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Cancelled | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | South West London | | Postcode | SW1P 3BT | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West | | ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London | | Local authority | Westminster | | Electoral ward | St James's | | Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80000000 - Education and training services ## Release History - 31 Mar 2021 at 12:16 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7661908a-5361-46d8-8276-32d1176f7777 - 31 Mar 2021 at 12:12 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/640b141c-0bce-4143-8796-f5078a19487f ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7661908a-5361-46d8-8276-32d1176f7777 31st March 2021 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/640b141c-0bce-4143-8796-f5078a19487f 31st March 2021 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f723fdbc-f0eb-4d4d-b3d7-4a4d6117f1f8 n/a - https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/npq-network-event-tickets-148779630881 Eventbrite Link for 7th April 2021 - https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/npq-network-event-tickets-148788356981 Eventbrite Link for 19th April 2021 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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