--- title: "ACCREDITED PROVIDER OF NATIONAL PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS (NPQs)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-a5b629a0-86b7-4d23-ab34-0353a2e40d3d" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a5b629a0-86b7-4d23-ab34-0353a2e40d3d" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a5b629a0-86b7-4d23-ab34-0353a2e40d3d.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a5b629a0-86b7-4d23-ab34-0353a2e40d3d.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION" published: "2017-10-26" --- # ACCREDITED PROVIDER OF NATIONAL PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS (NPQs) Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a5b629a0-86b7-4d23-ab34-0353a2e40d3d [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a5b629a0-86b7-4d23-ab34-0353a2e40d3d) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a5b629a0-86b7-4d23-ab34-0353a2e40d3d.json) ## Summary The Department for Education is seeking accredited providers for the National Professional Qualifications (NPQs), designed to enhance the professional development of school leaders. This open tender is currently at the planning stage, with a submission deadline set for 20 March 2017. The awarded contract is expected to commence in the 2017-2018 academic year and will run until 28 August 2020, covering educational services across the United Kingdom. This tender presents significant opportunities for educational service providers, particularly those engaged in teacher training, leadership development, and consultancy. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to apply, as the initiative aims to create tailored training solutions for leaders, particularly in disadvantaged schools. Companies with experience in bespoke educational programmes or those familiar with distance learning methods will find this tender aligns well with their services. ## Notice We want to make sure that there are enough top leaders across the country and, in particular, in our most challenging schools and areas. That's why we are delighted to have selected 41 leading providers to deliver the new and improved National Professional Qualifications (NPQs) for school leaders. We have worked closely with experts from the educational and other sectors to update and improve the NPQs, to give teachers what they need to be top class leaders - including a stronger emphasis on financial and risk management and improvement strategies for schools and staff. The new, gold standard NPQs cover the full range of leadership roles in today's school system, including, for the first time, a National Professional Qualification for Executive Leadership (NPQEL) for MAT leaders and executive headteachers. The new NPQs give the best providers more control over leadership professional development. Working within flexible frameworks, the new providers will design, deliver, and assess one or more of the new NPQs, giving them more freedom to meet the needs of the participants, through specialised content and delivery methods. The new providers will be offering the improved NPQs from academic year 17/18. Prospective or current school leader interested in enrolling for one of the new NPQs, should visit GOV.UK. to find out more. Additional information: Contract Start Date: Starting in the 2017 to 2018 academic year. Contract End Date: An Accreditation Agreement with the right to provide NPQ courses from the 3 years starting in the 2017 to 2018 academic year will be issued to successful applicants with annual break clauses. Estimated value or range of values: Providers will not be paid by the DfE for operating under an Accreditation Agreement. However, providers accredited by way of an Accreditation Agreement will be able to charge participants who attend the NPQs courses they provide. Provider information events have been advertised (https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/729fef40-69b1-49e5-9c96-d963a8a3f9d2), however, these events are now fully subscribed. All materials used at these events, including questions and answers documents, will be attached to this notice. All questions must be received no later than 17:00 16 March 2017. Questions received after this date will not be responded to ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/db76cde9-08e6-4344-a1c8-89eda27f2554 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 26 Oct 2017 | | Submission deadline | 20 Mar 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 21 Sep 2017 | | Contract period | 25 Sep 2017 - 31 Mar 2020 | | 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 | Complete | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Active | | 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 | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | SEE 'ATTACHMENTS' FOR A LIST OF SUPPLIERS | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80000000 - Education and training services ## Release History - 26 Oct 2017 at 14:13 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/db76cde9-08e6-4344-a1c8-89eda27f2554 - 26 Oct 2017 at 12:45 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/db76cde9-08e6-4344-a1c8-89eda27f2554 - 26 Oct 2017 at 12:22 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/db76cde9-08e6-4344-a1c8-89eda27f2554 - 17 Mar 2017 at 18:57 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/88023b42-0bbd-4dd9-b368-48ccdc503aaa - 16 Mar 2017 at 19:56 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/88023b42-0bbd-4dd9-b368-48ccdc503aaa - 13 Mar 2017 at 18:43 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/88023b42-0bbd-4dd9-b368-48ccdc503aaa - 10 Mar 2017 at 19:44 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/88023b42-0bbd-4dd9-b368-48ccdc503aaa - 10 Mar 2017 at 09:12 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/88023b42-0bbd-4dd9-b368-48ccdc503aaa - 3 Mar 2017 at 15:49 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/88023b42-0bbd-4dd9-b368-48ccdc503aaa - 23 Feb 2017 at 13:33 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/88023b42-0bbd-4dd9-b368-48ccdc503aaa - 21 Feb 2017 at 12:28 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/88023b42-0bbd-4dd9-b368-48ccdc503aaa - 20 Feb 2017 at 10:00 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/88023b42-0bbd-4dd9-b368-48ccdc503aaa - 17 Feb 2017 at 16:47 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/88023b42-0bbd-4dd9-b368-48ccdc503aaa - 16 Feb 2017 at 17:16 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/88023b42-0bbd-4dd9-b368-48ccdc503aaa - 10 Feb 2017 at 17:31 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/88023b42-0bbd-4dd9-b368-48ccdc503aaa - 6 Feb 2017 at 19:38 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/88023b42-0bbd-4dd9-b368-48ccdc503aaa - 6 Feb 2017 at 16:44 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/88023b42-0bbd-4dd9-b368-48ccdc503aaa - 6 Feb 2017 at 16:22 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/88023b42-0bbd-4dd9-b368-48ccdc503aaa ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/db76cde9-08e6-4344-a1c8-89eda27f2554 26th October 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/88023b42-0bbd-4dd9-b368-48ccdc503aaa 17th March 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c92a52b4-a60d-46ab-9080-7df1c802e4db Description of services - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b0058bfe-a479-4879-a370-73b1efdf7db3 Provider information events presentation - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/07b05bb5-9bc1-433b-a8b7-b49d8118fa97 Invitation to apply - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2178cfbd-4ff0-4aa7-98dd-87ab9b5b3989 Application form - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2227a948-5c47-4643-81fa-807c855ca45a Invitation to apply - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ee6d51b5-17c2-433d-beb2-21e6fee35d53 Application form - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/718afe73-0cef-431b-9da9-e6bdeb221766 Frequently asked questions - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/06e4b740-7aee-42ec-83f4-879b99d5591a Invitation to apply - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c91ca3ec-b927-4689-99f7-fad2b46ea19c Frequently asked questions - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0e616020-0b31-4690-8ed2-37b0e7eca3ea Provider networking guidance - https://nationalcollege.webex.com/nationalcollege/ldr.php?RCID=37dd1c4efad41affb363fe94875b70e5 Provider information event presentation - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/21a78608-6b25-4c56-abab-7afcc26ebbf8 Frequently asked questions - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f27e088e-a931-45ce-8819-30c12a448e16 Frequently asked questions - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/10786bc0-35f3-41f5-854d-b907bc1ca799 Frequently asked questions - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f4b32e09-d91d-4511-9d28-cf29d8711e63 Frequently asked questions - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d215c719-b7cc-4c7c-a54f-904daaea97b9 Frequently asked questions - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f4d6edb4-f0f9-4305-9544-91359c2c6b5a Frequently asked questions - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/dbb8538d-4000-46d6-920f-065a122fa292 Frequently asked questions - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/49ff410e-5767-4a80-b11a-f2bf80edafb5 List of accredited suppliers - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f335bbbf-1cd2-46b6-97ad-0cbe5a5de44d Accredited Suppliers ## Notice URLs - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/729fef40-69b1-49e5-9c96-d963a8a3f9d2 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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