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Higher technical qualifications level 4/5 - Cycle 2 assessments

OFFICE OF QUALIFICATIONS AND EXAMINATIONS REGULATION (OFQUAL)

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07 Sep 2021 at 16:45

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual) in the UK, which is seeking contractors for the project titled "Higher technical qualifications level 4/5 - Cycle 2 assessments." This initiative falls under the industry category of Technical and vocational secondary education services. The procurement stage has recently concluded with the award of the contract as of August 10, 2021. The contract period runs from August 16, 2021, to December 31, 2021, with a total value of £17,400. The services are located in the West Midlands region.

This tender creates opportunities for businesses specialising in educational consultancy and qualifications assessment, particularly those with expertise in Digital, Construction, Health, and Science standards. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to compete, given the suitability criteria. Interested parties that can deliver high-quality reviews of qualification materials would be well-positioned to engage in similar projects to help drive their business growth in the educational services sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Higher technical qualifications level 4/5 - Cycle 2 assessments

Notice Description

Review of qualification materials submitted by Awarding Organisations who submit Level 4 or Level 5 Qualifications to the Institute's Higher Technical Qualifications approvals process. The contractor will review the qualification materials that are submitted for an allocated awarding organisation and/or for a specific route covering either Digital, Construction or Health and Science standards. Subject Experts for each of the three routes will carry out reviews of the specification content and assessment materials, and the outcomes of these reviews will be shared with the contractor. It is expected that the Subject Expert findings will inform the final report produced by the contractor.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0b794317-3cf6-422a-b144-72cf94927cb3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ffaa1847-1fc7-4b13-8b8b-1dfea9aa8732
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80210000 - Technical and vocational secondary education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£34,800 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£17,400 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Sep 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jan 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Aug 20214 years ago
Contract Period
15 Aug 2021 - 31 Dec 2021 1-6 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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
3
Supplier Names

ALISON WOOD

K&P CRABTREE CONSULTANCY

KATH THOMAS CONSULTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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