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Workspace Management Services

OFFICE OF QUALIFICATIONS AND EXAMINATIONS REGULATION (OFQUAL)

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03 Jul 2025 at 16:45

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Summary of the contracting process

The Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual) has awarded a contract for "Workspace Management Services" under the classification of "Refurbishment work" in the West Midlands, United Kingdom. The procurement process, managed through an open procedure, involved Ofqual as the contracting authority, based in Coventry, England. The award, valued at £288,000, was made to John Rowan and Partners, starting from 19th June 2025 and concluding on 31st March 2029. The process reached the award stage on 19th June 2025, with the successful bid announced on 3rd July 2025.

This procurement tender offers substantial opportunities for growth within the refurbishment and workspace management industry, particularly for businesses experienced in flexible office layouts and relocation services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would find this an attractive opportunity due to its variable requirements and call-off nature, allowing them to utilise innovative solutions to adapt office spaces efficiently. Firms specialising in workspace optimisation and facility management in the West Midlands region are well-positioned to benefit from such contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Workspace Management Services

Notice Description

From time to time, Ofqual requires adjustments to the office workspace to accommodate changing or new requirements. This could include installing features to provide better working conditions, changes to office layouts or meeting rooms, or relocation of parts or all of the organisation. This requirement will be variable and on a call-off basis.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0cba78a0-2237-4b9f-a81a-e2d858c59a9e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/48a48f0d-0420-427d-b0c4-96ff2b68de67
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45453100 - Refurbishment work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£288,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£288,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
15 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
18 Jun 2025 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
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
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@ofqual.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2475091908

Buyer Location

Locality
COVENTRY
Postcode
CV1 2GN
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
St Michael's
Westminster Constituency
Coventry South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

JOHN ROWAN AND PARTNERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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