Prior information notice
This notice is for prior information only
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
the Education Authority
40 Academy Street
Belfast
BT1 2NQ
UK
E-mail: business.procure@eani.org.uk
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
Address of the buyer profile: https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
I.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned 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
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
I.5) Main activity
Education
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
THE PROVISION OF A PART-TIME NSETS/JNC ENDORSED PROFESSIONAL FORMATION PROGRAMME IN YOUTH WORK
Reference number: BSP-24-012
II.1.2) Main CPV code
80310000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.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
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
800 000.00
GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.2) Description
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80000000
80300000
80310000
80400000
80430000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKN
II.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
II.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
II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:
28/03/2025
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.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
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
10/02/2025