DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION · Awarded contract
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Provision of Education Advisers for Vocational Qualification Analysis by DfE

Awarded 21 Jun 2015

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Awarded21 Jun 2015
Value£51,000.00
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryEducation & Training
Ended 10y 7mo ago9mo term
Awarded 21 June 2015Expired 30 Mar 2016

The Department for Education awarded a contract to E James Consultancy Ltd for education advisers to analyse qualification submissions and provide advice on whether vocational qualifications meet the required characteristics for inclusion in performance tables, including appropriateness and quality of content and overlap with other qualifications.

The advisers may also analyse Apprenticeship Trailblazer assessment plans and advise BIS/DfE on whether they give employers confidence that apprentices will be job ready.

Up to 7 advisers were sought for a maximum of 100 days, requiring strong knowledge of 14-19 education policy, experience in technical reviews of qualifications, and production of concise reports, with remote work and attendance at London meetings.

The contract value is AUD 51,000.

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