Award

Learning Loss Project

OFFICE OF QUALIFICATIONS AND EXAMINATIONS REGULATION (OFQUAL)

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

AwardUpdate

31 May 2021 at 08:57

Award Notice
AwardUpdate

28 May 2021 at 09:46

Award Notice
Award

27 May 2021 at 11:11

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual) has conducted a procurement process titled "Learning Loss Project," aimed at understanding stakeholder perceptions of learning loss due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This project is classified under "Technical analysis or consultancy services" and "Project management consultancy services," and was set in the West Midlands, United Kingdom. The procurement utilised a direct method through a single tender action below threshold, with the tender period closing on 19th November 2020. The contract, valued at £13,200, commenced on 1st January 2021 and concluded on 31st May 2021.

This tender presents an opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that offer consultancy or project management services, particularly those with expertise in educational assessment and stakeholder research. Businesses that can demonstrate experience in delivering similar projects focused on learning outcomes or educational policy analysis would be particularly well-suited to engage in similar future opportunities, benefiting from a growing demand for insights in the education sector post-pandemic.

Find more tenders on our Open Data Platform.
How relevant is this notice?

D3 Tenders Premium

Win More Public Sector Contracts

AI-powered tender discovery, pipeline management, and market intelligence — everything you need to grow your public sector business.

Start Free Trial Book a Demo
All Features Pricing

Notice Information

Notice Title

Learning Loss Project

Notice Description

COVID-19 Learning Loss Project 2020-21 - stakeholder perceptions The aim of this research is to track and explore opinion on learning loss related to the COVID-19 pandemic, with an emphasis on General Qualifications and certain Vocational Technical Qualifications (those used to support progression to further or higher education). We will focus on the perceptions of students taking assessments in these qualifications in 2021, as well as their teachers and parents. More specifically, we aim to gauge their perceptions of the delivery and award of GCSEs, A levels and certain VTQs during summer 2021, in terms of: practicality; validity; fairness; and differences in preparedness across learners in different circumstances.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-032da5fb-f9d1-43a0-96b6-6e6625954243
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4f79cbec-93a6-424f-a1f4-df27c532d880
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy services

72224000 - Project management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£13,200 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£13,200 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 May 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Nov 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Nov 20205 years ago
Contract Period
19 Nov 2020 - 31 May 2021 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OFFICE OF QUALIFICATIONS AND EXAMINATIONS REGULATION (OFQUAL)
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
COVENTRY
Postcode
CV1 3BH
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG33 Coventry
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Coventry
Electoral Ward
Sherbourne
Westminster Constituency
Coventry North West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TINA ISAACS

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

Download

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts. 

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-b5fd17-032da5fb-f9d1-43a0-96b6-6e6625954243-2021-05-31T09:57:12+01:00",
    "date": "2021-05-31T09:57:12+01:00",
    "ocid": "ocds-b5fd17-032da5fb-f9d1-43a0-96b6-6e6625954243",
    "language": "en",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "tender": {
        "id": "MT222656",
        "title": "Learning Loss Project",
        "description": "COVID-19 Learning Loss Project 2020-21 - stakeholder perceptions The aim of this research is to track and explore opinion on learning loss related to the COVID-19 pandemic, with an emphasis on General Qualifications and certain Vocational Technical Qualifications (those used to support progression to further or higher education). We will focus on the perceptions of students taking assessments in these qualifications in 2021, as well as their teachers and parents. More specifically, we aim to gauge their perceptions of the delivery and award of GCSEs, A levels and certain VTQs during summer 2021, in terms of: practicality; validity; fairness; and differences in preparedness across learners in different circumstances.",
        "status": "complete",
        "classification": {
            "scheme": "CPV",
            "id": "71621000",
            "description": "Technical analysis or consultancy services"
        },
        "additionalClassifications": [
            {
                "scheme": "CPV",
                "id": "72224000",
                "description": "Project management consultancy services"
            }
        ],
        "items": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "deliveryAddresses": [
                    {
                        "region": "West Midlands",
                        "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                    },
                    {
                        "region": "West Midlands",
                        "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                    },
                    {
                        "region": "West Midlands",
                        "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                    }
                ]
            }
        ],
        "value": {
            "amount": 13200,
            "currency": "GBP"
        },
        "procurementMethod": "direct",
        "procurementMethodDetails": "Single tender action (below threshold)",
        "tenderPeriod": {
            "endDate": "2020-11-19T12:00:00Z"
        },
        "contractPeriod": {
            "startDate": "2021-01-01T00:00:00Z",
            "endDate": "2021-05-31T23:59:59+01:00"
        },
        "suitability": {
            "sme": true,
            "vcse": false
        },
        "mainProcurementCategory": "services"
    },
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-CFS-101170",
            "name": "Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual)",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual)"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Earlsdon Park, 53-55 Butts Rd",
                "locality": "Coventry",
                "postalCode": "CV1 3BH",
                "countryName": "England"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "name": "Commercial Department",
                "email": "procurement@ofqual.gov.uk",
                "telephone": "+44 2476716830"
            },
            "details": {
                "url": "http://ofqual.gov.uk"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ]
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-CFS-173323",
            "name": "Tina Isaacs",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "Tina Isaacs",
                "scheme": "GB-COH"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "54 Litchfield Way, , London"
            },
            "roles": [
                "supplier"
            ],
            "details": {
                "scale": "large",
                "vcse": false
            }
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-CFS-101170",
        "name": "Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual)"
    },
    "awards": [
        {
            "id": "ocds-b5fd17-032da5fb-f9d1-43a0-96b6-6e6625954243-1",
            "status": "active",
            "date": "2020-11-19T00:00:00Z",
            "datePublished": "2021-05-27T12:11:28+01:00",
            "value": {
                "amount": 13200,
                "currency": "GBP"
            },
            "suppliers": [
                {
                    "id": "GB-CFS-173323",
                    "name": "Tina Isaacs"
                }
            ],
            "contractPeriod": {
                "startDate": "2020-11-19T00:00:00Z",
                "endDate": "2021-05-31T23:59:59+01:00"
            },
            "documents": [
                {
                    "id": "1",
                    "documentType": "awardNotice",
                    "description": "Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder",
                    "url": "https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4f79cbec-93a6-424f-a1f4-df27c532d880",
                    "datePublished": "2021-05-27T12:11:28+01:00",
                    "format": "text/html",
                    "language": "en",
                    "dateModified": "2021-05-31T09:57:12+01:00"
                },
                {
                    "id": "2",
                    "documentType": "Link",
                    "description": "NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the myTenders Web Site at the link provided.",
                    "url": "https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY161963"
                }
            ]
        }
    ]
}