--- title: "Market Engagement for Mandatory Qualifications for Sensory Impairment (MQSI) Providers" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02fd43" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02fd43" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02fd43.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02fd43.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION" published: "2021-12-03" --- # Market Engagement for Mandatory Qualifications for Sensory Impairment (MQSI) Providers Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02fd43 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02fd43) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02fd43.json) ## Summary The Department for Education is initiating a market engagement process for Mandatory Qualifications for Sensory Impairment (MQSI) Providers as part of their procurement planning. This process falls under the education and training services category and aims to develop a new approvals procedure for MQSI providers starting in the academic year 2023/2024. Interested parties should note that a virtual market engagement event is scheduled for the week commencing 17 January 2022, with registration open until 14 January 2022. The event will focus on gathering feedback to ensure a high-quality supply of teachers for children with sensory impairments in the UK. This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses in higher education, special education services, and related sectors to engage in the development of mandatory qualifications. Businesses that can provide quality training and qualifications for teachers catering to children with sensory impairments will be particularly well-positioned to compete. By participating in this event and responding to the forthcoming communication, companies can influence and align their offerings with the Department for Education's objectives, thereby fostering growth and expanding their market presence in this niche but critical area of education. ## Notice It is a legal requirement for teachers of classes of pupils with sensory impairments to hold a mandatory qualification in sensory impairment (MQSI). This is a masters level course typically taken part-time over two years. This Prior Information Notice is regarding a market engagement event around proposals for the approval of providers of MQSIs as detailed below. ### Lot Information Lot 1 MQSI Approvals: We intend to develop a new commercial approval process to determine providers of MQSIs from the start of academic year 2023/2024. What we want from MQSIs: * To ensure a supply of teachers of children with visual, hearing and multi-sensory impairment, including those providing support in mainstream schools. * To ensure a high-quality, sustainable and resilient qualifications market that that supports high quality outcomes for children with sensory impairment. We are seeking feedback in advance of developing a new approvals process, from Higher Education Providers and other organisations - with Taught Degree Awarding Powers that would be interested in offering these qualifications. Details of a virtual pre-market engagement event will be given to all those who have registered. The Market Engagement Event will be during w/c 17 January 2022, with the specific date provided to all those that register interest. To register, please email sendbaea.education@gov.uk with your details by 14th January 2022. Questions will be shared with all those invited beforehand, please prepare a response to those questions that you are happy to discuss at the event itself. Please send any other questions you have prior to the event to: sendbaea.commercial@education.gov.uk by 4th January 2022. Your questions and feedback will be used to help us identify the best commercial process to achieve the aim/objectives outlined above. This notice does not constitute a call for competition to procure any services for the Department. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030156-2021 | | 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 | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 3 Dec 2021 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 30 Sep 2023 | | 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 | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | 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 - 80300000 - Higher education services - 80340000 - Special education services ## Release History - 3 Dec 2021 at 22:45 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030156-2021 ## Notice URLs - https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-education ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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