Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c78-d75f-70e4-afb5-428044f67c69/early-years-education-recovery-eyer-programme-level-3-review pending GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Early Years Education Recovery (EYER) Programme: Level 3 review [Department for Education](https://tendernation.io/buyers/department-for-education) Open field Estimated value Not stated Published 17 Dec 2021 Deadline Rolling deadline ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender The purpose of this notice is to notify the market of likely forthcoming procurement activity relating to a review of the Level 3 early years qualifications criteria. This notice is associated with the Early Years Recovery Programme, Strand 3: a review of the Level 3 qualifications criteria, leading towards a reformed, evidence-based L3 qualification. Further details can be found at: [contractsfinder.service.gov.uk](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e7a7a398-393a-40c6-b586-1bf5dec6cf08) An early engagement event was held on Thursday 9 December 2021. A Q&A from the event can be downloaded below. You can also respond to this notice by completing our questionnaire. For a copy of the questionnaire please email the address above. Rationale for conducting the Level 3 review: - The early years educator (EYE) Level 3 qualification criteria was last updated in 2014. The sector has told us that it needs updating. - In 2019, 80% of staff in Private, Voluntary and Independent (PVI) settings were qualified to at least a Level 3. Updating and improving the criteria will have a significant impact on the sector as we look to improve the quality of early years education. Additional information: Please note: this notice is for expressions of interest from organisations interested in the Level 3 review, within the Department's Early Years Recovery Programme. This notice is for information only and is intended to be indicative. Therefore, all information presented here is subject to change. Accordingly, the Department for Education will not be liable for any cost, expenditure, work or effort incurred by any party acting on the basis of this PIN. All future information will be issued to potential providers via the DfE eTendering Portal. Providers can access this system for details of how to register and the terms of free registration at: [education.app.jaggaer.com](https://education.app.jaggaer.com/) Read full description ## CPV classification Education and training services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/9cd5bb38-29e6-4b76-b55a-3991b7dce82c) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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