Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13ccb-e9b5-7258-9b3f-e06317eeab45/overseas-qualification-mapping-and-verification [Skip to main content](#main-content) awardedGBdirect award procedureSuitable for SMEs # Overseas Qualification mapping and verification [Department for Education](https://tendernation.io/buyers/department-for-education) Estimated value £179,000 Published 13 Feb 2023 Deadline Closed 1 Nov 2022 ## 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. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](/opportunities/for-small-businesses)## About this tender The TRA currently operates a system that allows teachers trained in Australia, Canada, EEA member states, New Zealand and the USA to apply for their professional qualifications to be automatically recognised in England. Successful applicants are awarded qualified teacher status (QTS) without needing to complete additional training or statutory induction in England. In total teachers from 34 countries are eligible to apply through the current system. Teachers who have trained in other overseas countries cannot apply for recognition in England and must complete either an English initial teacher training course or the Assessment Only programme to obtain QTS. In January 2023 the Department for Education (DfE) intends to introduce a new recognition system that will provide teachers from any country with the opportunity to apply for automatic recognition in England. Applicants will need to be able to evidence they meet a defined set of criteria to demonstrate they have a comparable level of training and experience to an English trained teacher. The criterium for the new framework is more extensive than the criteria overseas teachers need to meet under the current recognition system. ## CPV classification Education and training services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice ](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/d2436792-3cf6-43cf-a9c8-de41d5d43487) 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. [Track tenders free ](/register) [Buyer profileDepartment for Education: past awards and live tenders](https://tendernation.io/buyers/department-for-education)[SectorMore Education & training tenders](https://tendernation.io/sectors/education-training) ## More tenders like this [Flexible Framework for the Provision of Education Services North Lanarkshire Council 32 days left 17 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14571-3bc7-7387-9e89-279cfe9e6528/flexible-framework-for-the-provision-of-education-services)[Gloucestershire County Council Supported Accommodation at Trevone House Gloucestershire County Council 31 days left 16 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14495-7ac4-7196-ae39-99f1797dce23/gloucestershire-county-council-supported-accommodation-at-trevone-house)[Request for Quote: Musical Groups & Workshop Providers - East and South Cambridgeshire (June-July 2027) Cambridgeshire County Council 45 days left 30 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14427-99ab-71dc-b376-bd88d7636f0a/request-for-quote-musical-groups-workshop-providers-east-and-south-cambridg)[Training services – Courses in management and alteration frameworks, flexible, product and value creation for Sykehuspartner HF Sykehusinnkjøp HF 31 days left 16 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14210-5339-7126-93e0-b6d76652af1d/norway-training-services-courses-in-management-and-alteration-frameworks-fl)[E-learning services – TR5866 A Single Supplier Framework Agreement Digital Learning Design, Development and Maintenance Services pursuant to a framework agreement Electricity Supply Board ( ESB ) 39 days left 24 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14210-423d-7220-b645-6309d45886c8/ireland-e-learning-services-tr5866-a-single-supplier-framework-agreement-dig)[Staff training services – Formations sécurité à destination des agents du Département de la Haute-Savoie Département de la Haute-Savoie 32 days left 17 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14210-6fa6-714f-b530-68302d942d17/france-staff-training-services-formations-securite-a-destination-des-agents)