--- title: "National Professional Qualifications (NPQs) Scholarships" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-976cb351-bb57-4923-a17f-de67187916c8" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-976cb351-bb57-4923-a17f-de67187916c8" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-976cb351-bb57-4923-a17f-de67187916c8.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-976cb351-bb57-4923-a17f-de67187916c8.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION" published: "2017-10-26" --- # National Professional Qualifications (NPQs) Scholarships Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-976cb351-bb57-4923-a17f-de67187916c8 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-976cb351-bb57-4923-a17f-de67187916c8) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-976cb351-bb57-4923-a17f-de67187916c8.json) ## Summary The Department for Education is initiating a procurement process for the National Professional Qualifications (NPQs) Scholarships, classified under education and training services. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with an engagement end date set for 23 February 2018. This opportunity is located in London, England, and is aimed at accredited NPQ providers who are interested in claiming funding to cover the costs of eligible participants' courses. Interested parties can submit queries to NPQ.REFORM@education.gov.uk to receive further details about the process. This tender presents significant opportunities for growth specifically tailored for accredited education and training providers. Businesses that are experienced in delivering NPQs and hold the required accreditation will be well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging with the Department for Education now could yield beneficial insights and a competitive edge in bidding for funding to support eligible NPQ participants. ## Notice See 'Attachments' for full description and further information. The DfE intends to run a procurement to invite accredited providers of the reformed NPQs to enter into a separate contractual relationship with the Department. Contracts are offered for accredited providers to claim funding for scholarship payments to cover the full costs of eligible participants' NPQ courses. Only accredited NPQ providers will be able to bid to access this funding. There will be a requirement to hold accreditation for the reformed NPQs as part of the award criteria in this procurement. Additional information: Only accredited NPQ providers will be able to bid to access this funding. There will be a requirement to hold accreditation for the reformed NPQs as part of the award criteria in this procurement. Prior to the procurement, the DfE will be engaging further with potential applicants to provide further information about the process and to input into the development of the approach. Queries from all and any interested parties can be submitted to NPQ.REFORM@education.gov.uk, and any questions/responses given will be made available to all potential bidders. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6780c524-ab75-41a6-a16e-ce53ed5ebd11 | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 26 Oct 2017 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 23 Feb 2018 | | 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 - 26 Oct 2017 at 10:46 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6780c524-ab75-41a6-a16e-ce53ed5ebd11 - 19 Oct 2017 at 13:33 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b1f70716-cbc5-43d8-94ab-6fc18df777e9 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6780c524-ab75-41a6-a16e-ce53ed5ebd11 26th October 2017 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b1f70716-cbc5-43d8-94ab-6fc18df777e9 19th October 2017 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8974d63d-7c43-4e0c-8d56-90407f9d8676 Description and further information ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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