EXPLANATORY NOTE

(This note is not part of the Order)

This Order, made under sections 42(1) and 44(1) of the Higher Education and Research Act 2017, provides for a variation of the Power to Award Degrees etc. (TEC Partnership) Order 2020, so that TEC Partnership’s existing foundation Degree Awarding Powers authorisation remains valid until 31st October 2024. This Order also authorises TEC Partnership to grant awards up to and including bachelor’s degree awards for a fixed term expiring on 31st October 2024. This Order will come into force on 1st August 2021.

An impact assessment has not been produced for this instrument as it has no impact on businesses and civil society organisations. The instrument has no impact on the public sector.