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THE PROVISION OF A PART-TIME NSETS/JNC ENDORSED PROFESSIONAL FORMATION PROGRAMME IN YOUTH WORK

the Education Authority · compiled

Tender information last checkedLast checked 29 Sept 2026, 21:39.

Opportunity overview

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

Classification

  • CPV80000000 — Education and training services
  • CPV80300000 — Higher education services
  • CPV80310000 — Youth education services
  • CPV80400000 — Adult and other education services
  • CPV80430000 — Adult-education services at university level

Lots

  • 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/eppsValue not stated

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
BSP-24-012
Status
planned
Main Procurement Category
services

Covered By

GPA

Legal basis

Id
32014L0024
Scheme
CELEX

Communication

Future Notice Date
28 Mar 2025, 00:00

Classification

Id
80310000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Youth education services

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Status
planned
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 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

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKN

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
80000000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Education and training services
Entry 2
Id
80300000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Higher education services
Entry 3
Id
80310000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Youth education services
Entry 4
Id
80400000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Adult and other education services
Entry 5
Id
80430000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Adult-education services at university level

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Id
GB-FTS-84187
Name
the Education Authority

Roles

buyer

Address

Region
UK
Locality
Belfast
Postal Code
BT1 2NQ
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
40 Academy Street

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Id
BODY_PUBLIC
Scheme
TED_CA_TYPE
Description
Body governed by public law
Entry 2
Id
09
Scheme
COFOG
Description
Education

Identifier

Legal Name
the Education Authority

Contact

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Belfast · UK · BT1 2NQ · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKN

Notice and amendment history

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