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DE - Teacher Education and Professional Learning - Replacement for Professional Qualification for Headship for Northern Ireland

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Deadline
19 days left
March 23, 2026
Contract Details
Category
Other
Reference
016563-2026
Value
£2,580,000
Location
Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
Published
February 24, 2026
CPV Code
Project Timeline

Tender Published

February 24, 2026

Deadline for Questions

March 16, 2026

Submission Deadline

March 23, 2026

Contract Start Date

April 26, 2026

Budget
£2,580,000
Duration
39 months
Location
Northern Ireland
Type
Other
75
Quality Score/100
Good

Original Tender Description

The Department of Education, wishes to appoint an external supplier to develop and deliver a replacement programme for the Professional Qualification for Headship (PQH), in line with the stated commitment in the TransformED Strategy. This is a Ministerial priority with a defined timeline for the development, piloting and delivery of the replacement programme which has been crafted to deliver the Minister’s stated objective and work within the confines of each academic year. The contract duration is anticipated to be from May 2026 until June 2029 with one optional extension until June 2031. The supplier will be required to develop the programme from Contract Award until December 2026, with delivery of the pilot to commence in January 2027 to the end of December 2027(excluding Northern Ireland school holidays), running over 12 months with a cohort of 40 participants(cohort split in two, to allow the two modules to run concurrently and the pilot to be completed within this timeframe. The programme will officially launch January 2028 which will run over an 18-month period. Delivery in subsequent years through agreement with DE, could be split into separate January and September entry points (combining to a total of 100 participants) each year which will provide practical preparation as a key component in the pathway to Principalship through a comprehensive and tailored programme for recently appointed and aspiring Principals. Suppliers should refer to the Specification Schedule for full detail on the deliverables of this Contract

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Requirements & Qualifications

24 requirements across 6 categories

Submission (2)
Mandatory (2)
Compliance (12)
Technical (6)
Financial (2)
SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS2
--Bids must be submitted by the deadline of 2026-03-23T00:00:00.
--Bids must be provided in English, Estonian, Latvian, Polish, and Lithuanian.
MANDATORY EXCLUSION GROUNDS1
--Bidders must not be subject to any mandatory exclusion grounds as defined by relevant legislation.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS12
--Suppliers must be able to develop and deliver a replacement programme for the Professional Qualification for Headship (PQH).
--Suppliers must be able to meet the stated commitment in the TransformED Strategy.
--Suppliers must be able to deliver the programme within the defined timeline for development, piloting, and delivery.
TECHNICAL CAPABILITY REQUIREMENTS6
--Proven experience in developing and delivering educational programmes, specifically for leadership development.
--Capacity to manage a complex project with multiple stakeholders and strict timelines.
--Ability to design and implement a pilot programme with a defined cohort size and duration.
FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS2
--The total value of the contract is 2580000 EUR.
--Suppliers must demonstrate financial stability and capacity to deliver a project of this scale.
MANDATORY EXCLUSION GROUNDS1
--Detailed requirements for submission will be outlined in the tender documents (not provided in this summary).

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75
Good

Tender Quality Score

This tender for teacher education program development and delivery is generally well-structured, with clear objectives and a defined scope. However, it lacks explicit evaluation criteria and details on document access, impacting completeness and fairness.

Score Breakdown

Legal Compliance75/100

The tender adheres to open procedure and provides a CPV code. Deadlines appear reasonable given the project scope. No disputes are noted. Regulatory compliance is assumed but not explicitly detailed.

Clarity80/100

The description of the programme development and delivery is clear, outlining key phases and timelines. Requirements are documented, though specific evaluation criteria are missing.

Missing evaluation criteria
Completeness70/100

Most basic information is present, including estimated value, duration, and start date. However, the lack of accessible tender documents and missing evaluation criteria reduces completeness.

No document content available
Missing evaluation criteria
Fairness85/100

The value is disclosed, and the procedure is open. Deadlines seem reasonable. The absence of explicit evaluation criteria and the lack of readily available full tender documents could be perceived as a fairness concern.

No document content available
Missing evaluation criteria
Practicality65/100

The tender specifies a contract start date and duration. However, it does not explicitly mention e-submission, and the financing information is not detailed. The deadline may be tight for comprehensive document review and bid preparation.

No e-submission
Deadline may be too short
Data Consistency90/100

Key fields such as title, reference, organization, value, and deadlines are populated. Dates are logical, and there are no noted suspensions or disputes.

Sustainability50/100

The tender does not explicitly mention green procurement, social aspects, or innovation. It is also not indicated as EU funded, limiting its sustainability score.

Not green procurement
No social criteria

Strengths

Clear project scope and objectives
Defined timelines and contract duration
Open procedure with disclosed value
Relevant CPV code provided

Concerns

Missing evaluation criteria
Lack of accessible tender documents
No explicit mention of e-submission
Limited sustainability considerations

Recommendations

1. Provide full tender documents for download.
2. Clearly state evaluation criteria for bids.
3. Clarify e-submission process and platform.

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