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

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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 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