Erasmus+ Government Authorised Exchange Visa Sponsor

Location

United Kingdom:

Description

On 17 December, the UK and the European Commission reached an agreement in principle for the UK to associate to Erasmus+ in 2027. Erasmus+ is the European Union's flagship programme to support education, training, youth, and sport in Europe and beyond, with an overall estimated budget of €26.2 billion for the period 2021-27. It is a grant funding scheme offering a broad range of opportunities for learners and staff across the education, training, youth, and sport sectors. Procurement of a Visa Sponsor Separately, the Department is seeking to procure an overarching sponsor to issue Certificates of Sponsorship and ensure compliance with Home Office requirements for a new Erasmus+ Government Authorised Exchange (Temporary Work) visa scheme, for inbound mobilities to the UK where participants are undertaking supernumerary work placements such as traineeships, teacher assignments or training assignments. The DfE is keen to maximise opportunities to participate in procurement for Small to Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs). Consideration will also be given to consortia and collaborative bids from all forms of organisations.

Renewal Options

Upto 12 month extension options, which can be applied at the Departments discression.

Award Criteria

CPV Codes

• 75112000 - Administrative services for business operations
• 75100000 - Administration services
• 75121000 - Administrative educational services
• 75125000 - Administrative services related to tourism affairs
• 79994000 - Contract administration services
• 79512000 - Call centre
• 79342300 - Customer services
• 72253000 - Helpdesk and support services
• 72253100 - Helpdesk services
• 63515000 - Travel services

Indicators

• Renewals are available.

Other Information

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