Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
the Education Authority
40 Academy Street
Belfast
BT1 2NQ
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UK - United Kingdom
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
Buyer's address
https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
one.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at
https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
Education
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
THE PROVISION OF A PART-TIME NSETS/JNC ENDORSED PROFESSIONAL FORMATION PROGRAMME IN YOUTH WORK
Reference number
BSP-24-012
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 80310000 - Youth education services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
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
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £800,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 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
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKN - Northern Ireland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
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
two.2.14) 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
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
28 March 2025
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) 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