--- title: "THE PROVISION OF A PART-TIME NSETS/JNC ENDORSED PROFESSIONAL FORMATION PROGRAMME IN YOUTH WORK" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04dd16" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04dd16" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04dd16.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04dd16.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "THE EDUCATION AUTHORITY" published: "2025-02-10" --- # THE PROVISION OF A PART-TIME NSETS/JNC ENDORSED PROFESSIONAL FORMATION PROGRAMME IN YOUTH WORK Buyer: THE EDUCATION AUTHORITY Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04dd16 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04dd16) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04dd16.json) ## Summary The Education Authority (EA) is planning the procurement for "THE PROVISION OF A PART-TIME NSETS/JNC ENDORSED PROFESSIONAL FORMATION PROGRAMME IN YOUTH WORK" in the services category. This procurement will focus on youth education services and is set to take place in Northern Ireland (region UKN). As part of this process, a Pre-Market Engagement exercise is scheduled for early February 2025, with further details to be published. The procurement method will adhere to CELEX legal standards, and the anticipated value of the contract is GBP 800,000. Interested parties should note the future notice date is 28th March 2025. This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in higher education and youth services to enhance their market presence. The supplier will provide a four-year undergraduate programme for 20-30 students annually, requiring the capacity for blended delivery approaches and off-site teaching capabilities. Universities and training providers with robust experience in delivering professional qualification programmes, particularly in the context of Northern Ireland, are well-suited to compete. Meeting the rigorous standards set by the youth work sector and North South Education Training Standards will open avenues for sustained business growth. ## Notice The EA is seeking to appoint a supplier to provide a 4-year undergraduate programme for approx. 20-30 students in a Youth Services Professional Qualification. The appointed supplier must meet the minimum standards and prescribed criteria, as set out by the youthwork sector, and the North South Education Training Standards. The Pathways Initiative will require the supplier to address and provide their approach to the below demands. * EA requirements in relation to our Pathways Scheme for undergraduates * Capacity to offer university places for a cohort of between 20-30 per annum over the next 4 years. * Potential blended delivery approaches * Entry requirements in relation to the EA and the university * Specific course content relating to the Northern Ireland context * Content of course modules, student placements and finance * The requirement for the option of teaching off site on a residential basis as required ### Lot Information Lot 1 The EA is seeking to appoint a supplier to provide a 4-year undergraduate programme for approx. 20-30 students in a Youth Services Professional Qualification. The appointed supplier must meet the minimum standards and prescribed criteria, as set out by the youthwork sector, and the North South Education Training Standards. The Pathways Initiative will require the supplier to address and provide their approach to the below demands. * EA requirements in relation to our Pathways Scheme for undergraduates * Capacity to offer university places for a cohort of between 20-30 per annum over the next 4 years. * Potential blended delivery approaches * Entry requirements in relation to the EA and the university * Specific course content relating to the Northern Ireland context * Content of course modules, student placements and finance * The requirement for the option of teaching off site on a residential basis as required Additional information: EA Expect to carry out a Pre-Market Engagement exercise in early February 2025 relating to this. requirement, details will be published on eTendersNI https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004284-2025 | | 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 | 10 Feb 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 28 Mar 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £800,000 | | 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 | THE EDUCATION AUTHORITY | | Locality | BELFAST | | Post town | Northern Ireland | | Postcode | BT1 2NQ | | Country | Northern Ireland | | ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland | | ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland | | ITL 3 | TLN06 Belfast | | Local authority | Belfast | | Electoral ward | Duncairn | | Westminster constituency | Belfast North | | Delivery location | TLN Northern Ireland | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80000000 - Education and training services - 80300000 - Higher education services - 80310000 - Youth education services - 80400000 - Adult and other education services - 80430000 - Adult-education services at university level ## Release History - 10 Feb 2025 at 09:23 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004284-2025 ## Notice URLs - https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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