--- title: "Erasmus+ Residual and Immigration Visa Sponsorship Administration Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-eac65c5c-0db9-4dc3-bc8e-7d2844314a26" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-eac65c5c-0db9-4dc3-bc8e-7d2844314a26" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-eac65c5c-0db9-4dc3-bc8e-7d2844314a26.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-eac65c5c-0db9-4dc3-bc8e-7d2844314a26.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION" published: "2021-04-22" --- # Erasmus+ Residual and Immigration Visa Sponsorship Administration Services Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-eac65c5c-0db9-4dc3-bc8e-7d2844314a26 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-eac65c5c-0db9-4dc3-bc8e-7d2844314a26) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-eac65c5c-0db9-4dc3-bc8e-7d2844314a26.json) ## Summary The Department for Education is planning a procurement process titled "Erasmus+ Residual and Immigration Visa Sponsorship Administration Services," which pertains to the administration of ongoing obligations under the Erasmus+ programme for the period 2014-2020. This process is situated in the education sector and will be applicable across various locations, including the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories. A market engagement webinar is scheduled for 28 April 2021, and interested parties must register to participate, with the engagement end date set for 28 April 2021. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses operating in administrative services, particularly those with capabilities in educational management and government compliance. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be especially well-suited to compete, as they can offer innovative approaches to administration and support services necessary for the effective delivery of the Erasmus+ programme. Engaging in this procurement process could not only enhance their service offerings but also expand their client base within the public sector. ## Notice The purpose of this Prior Information Notice is to inform the market that the Department for Education is considering its strategy for concluding delivery of the Erasmus+ programme 2014-2020 (Erasmus+ Residual Activity) and associated immigration visa sponsorship services. It does not signify the commencement of any procurement process and does not constitute any commitment by the Department for Education. If the Department for Education decides to commence any procurement process(es) as contemplated by this notice, a separate notice(s) will be published at the relevant time. Although the UK is no longer an EU member state, the Withdrawal Agreement in place between the UK and EU requires that all projects selected and funded under the Erasmus+ programme 2014-2020 will continue to operate until their completion on the same basis under which they were selected. Accordingly, the Department as National Authority for the programme in the UK, is required to ensure ongoing delivery of its obligations to the 2014-2020 programme until complete. It is expected that the relevant project activities will continue until the end of the academic year 2023-2024 and will be administered by a National Agency appointed by the National Authority and acting under the delegation of the European Commission. Information about the Erasmus+ programme can be found here: https://ec.europa.eu/programmes/erasmus-plus/node_en or www.erasmusplus.org.uk From the 1 January 2021 EU nationals are subject to the new points-based immigration system. The Erasmus+ programme is defined by Home Office as a Government Authorised Exchange (GAE) programme, and EU nationals taking part in Erasmus+ work mobilities (e.g. Higher Education traineeships, Further Education work experience, staff mobilities, etc.) are required to have a Temporary Worker - GAE Visa (T5) before entering the UK. Individuals must secure a "Certificate of Sponsorship", and the Department require an appointed sponsor (who will need to hold or secure a relevant Home Office licence) to administer the certificates and undertake relevant monitoring activity on its behalf. Further information about the Temporary Work visa can be found here: www.gov.uk/government-authorised-exchange Sponsorship obligations, can be found here: www.gov.uk/government/collections/sponsorship-information-for-employers-and-educators How to engage The Department for Education is holding an introductory market engagement webinar via Microsoft Teams at 12.30 on 28 April 2021 which will run for approximately 45 minutes. To participate in this opportunity and register your organisation's interest in attending the webinar, please register for an account and view the "current opportunities" page at Jaggaer https://education.app.jaggaer.com and search for: "Project_5514 Erasmus+ Residual and Immigration Visa Sponsorship Administration Services". Please refer to the attached document for full details of this opportunity. Additional information: Once you have located Project_5514, please confirm your interest by selecting "Express Interest" to receive full access to the opportunity. All relevant documentation will be made available in the Data Room and this can be accessed via the "Buyer Attachments" section, under "ITT Details". Please note, you must answer the question within the "My Response" section and submit your response to ensure registration at the webinar. You can then use the messaging function to provide attendee details. The Department for Education will hold 1-2-1 engagement sessions with market suppliers on the 5, 6 and 7 May 2021. The sessions will be held virtually via Microsoft Teams and will run for up to 1hr each. There will be a maximum of 12 engagement sessions available over the three days and therefore allocation of these sessions will be on a first come first served basis and will be limited to 1 session per supplier organisation. Once your organisation has expressed interest, you will be invited to provide details of your attendee list for the webinar and 1-2-1 engagement sessions, via the messaging function within Project_5514. A meeting invitation will then be issued. All suppliers who have expressed an interest in this opportunity, including those who are unable to attend the webinar or 1-2-1 engagement sessions, will have access to relevant information, supporting notes and a supplier questionnaire which will be made available via the Data Room within Project_5514 Erasmus+ Residual and Immigration Visa Sponsorship Administration Services at https://education.app.jaggaer.com. Suppliers should note that the webinar and 1-2-1 engagement session will also feature engagement on Turing Scheme Administration Services, which have been notified to the market via a separate Prior Information Notice. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1d4d3629-814f-46fc-830f-70cb9c5471a5 | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | 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 | 22 Apr 2021 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 28 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 | Planning | | 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 - 75 - Administration, defence and social security services ### Codes - 75100000 - Administration services - 75121000 - Administrative educational services - 75131000 - Government services ## Release History - 22 Apr 2021 at 17:58 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1d4d3629-814f-46fc-830f-70cb9c5471a5 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1d4d3629-814f-46fc-830f-70cb9c5471a5 22nd April 2021 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4d60fe9b-d85f-4120-aa49-55b8443e4889 n/a - https://education.app.jaggaer.com Jaggaer (DfE e-tendering portal) ## Notice URLs - https://ec.europa.eu/programmes/erasmus-plus/node_en ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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