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

Awarded to Queen's University Belfast

Department of Education(buyer)

Published
Published 24 February 2026
Deadline
Closed 24 March 2026
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Overview

The Department of Education appointed Queen's University Belfast (contract value £3,000,000, awarded 29 April 2026) to develop and deliver a replacement programme for the Professional Qualification for Headship in Northern Ireland from May 2026 to June 2029, with an optional extension to June 2031. The supplier will develop the programme by December 2026, deliver a 12-month pilot from January to December 2027 with 40 participants, and launch an 18-month programme in January 2028 serving up to 100 participants annually through January and September entry points, providing practical preparation for recently appointed and aspiring school principals.

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Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
In delivery
Category
Services
Estimated value
£2,150,000
Procedure
Open
Published
24 February 2026
Questions by
10 March 2026
Deadline
Closed
Classification (CPV)
Education and training services

Award outcome

Awarded value
£3,000,000
Award date
29 April 2026
Contract period
26 April 2026 → 30 June 2029
Winner
  • Queen's University Belfast

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Notice history

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  1. Contract

    15 May 2026

  2. Award Update · Contract Update

    5 May 2026

  3. Contract

    5 May 2026

  4. Tender Update

    18 March 2026

  5. Contract Notice

    24 February 2026

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