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REVIEW OF QUALIFICATION MATERIALS: TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (HTQ) TAKEN AT LEVEL 4/5

OFFICE OF QUALIFICATIONS AND EXAMINATIONS REGULATION (OFQUAL)

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28 Jul 2021 at 16:45

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Summary of the contracting process

The Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual) is currently conducting a procurement process titled "Review of Qualification Materials: Technical Qualifications (HTQ) Taken at Level 4/5" within the education services sector. The tender is at the active stage, with a deadline for submissions set for 5th August 2021. This opportunity is located in the West Midlands, United Kingdom, and has a total contract value of £20,000, with a minimum requirement of £15,000. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, which is below the threshold, with the contract period expected to commence on 10th August 2021 and conclude by 31st December 2021.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in technical and vocational education services, particularly those that focus on the review and assessment of educational qualifications. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) looking to expand their service offerings in the educational sector would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The engagement involves the provision of expert reviews of qualification materials across digital, construction, and health and science standards, which may attract businesses with expertise in educational evaluation and content development.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

REVIEW OF QUALIFICATION MATERIALS: TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (HTQ) TAKEN AT LEVEL 4/5

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
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ff64acc8-6311-4d92-82c2-3216212d1e46
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£20,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jul 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Aug 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
9 Aug 2021 - 31 Dec 2021 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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