Awarding Organisation for HMPPS Probation Qualifications

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    "description": "HMPPS provide internal training and education for Probation Services. \nAn external awarding organisation is required to provide registration, certificate generation and storage thereof for learners of the below qualifications:\nLevel 3 Certificate in Probation Practice - Qualification Number:\u202f603/1231/2.   \nLevel 3 Diploma in Probation Practice - Qualification Number:\u202f603/1234/8 \nLevel 5 Diploma in Probation Practice - Qualification Number:\u202f610/2081/3 \nLevel 3 Award In Assessing Competence in the Work Environment - Qualification Number: 600/6542/4 \nLevel 4 Award In Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice - Qualification Number: 600/8383/9\nThe awarding organisation must also be able to audit our qualification centre, assessments and quality assurance processes. This can be done virtually.\nThe awarding organisation must be registered with OfQual.\nFull tender documentation and submission instructions will be available when the Invitation to Tender (ITT) is formally launched. The Authority will assess all Tenders in order to identify the Supplier which has submitted the Most Advantageous Tender. Most Advantageous Tender (MAT) means the Tender that offers the best value for money based on the evaluation assessment criteria. The assessment criteria chosen to determine the MAT is Price Per Quality Point (\"PPQP\").\nIf you are interested in this opportunity, suppliers are strongly encouraged to familiarise themselves with the guidance on registering for and using the Central Digital Platform (CDP), available via Information and guidance for suppliers - GOV.UK.\nThe information set out in this notice, including the nature and scope of the requirement, estimated values, and CPV classifications, is provided for guidance and may be subject to change. The Authority reserves the right to amend the procurement approach or requirements at any stage and is not bound to enter into any contract as a result of this notice. All procurements remain subject to Cabinet Office and HM Treasury controls and approvals.\nThe Ministry of Justice is using the E-Sourcing Portal, Jaggaer, for this procurement which means the ITT is available only in electronic form. To access this procurement opportunity please log on to Jaggaer at https://ministryofjusticecommercial.bravosolution.co.uk/ and search for the ITT using reference ITT_14758, to be able to view the ITT documents and submit a response.\nIf you do not already have a Jaggaer account please register to create an account via the following link - https://ministryofjusticecommercial.bravosolution.co.uk/\nIf you have any issues registering, please contact 0845 0100 132 or e-mail esourcing@justice.gov.uk.\nAny queries regarding Jaggaer should be sent to the Authority\u0027s Central Support Team (Mon - Fri 08:30 - 17:00) by calling 0845 0100 132 or by emailing: esourcing@justice.gov.uk",
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