Tender

Examination and Assessment Support Services for Choices College

NHS ENGLAND

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Tender

03 Oct 2024 at 11:18

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

NHS England is currently inviting tenders for the provision of Examination and Assessment Support Services for Choices College, a post-16 institution specialising in functional skills development. This opportunity falls under the education and training services category and is located in London (SE1 8UG) with wider delivery to British Overseas Territories, the Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and other global regions. The procurement is at the tender stage until 17 October 2024, with the contract period set to start on 28 November 2024 and end on 28 November 2027. This tender is being managed through an open procedure below the threshold, ensuring a transparent and competitive process.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses operating within educational services and assessment management, particularly those capable of aligning with NHS regulatory standards. Ideal candidates include firms with expertise in delivering functional skills qualifications, curriculum support, and comprehensive assessment resources. Potential suppliers can expect a contract valued at approximately £39,006.74 over a 3+1+1 year term, offering prospects for sustained business growth and strong partnerships within the education sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Examination and Assessment Support Services for Choices College

Notice Description

NHS England is seeking to procure an examination and assessment service for Choices College, a specialist post-16 institution focused on functional skills development. This procurement aims to secure a comprehensive service that will assist the college in delivering Functional Skills qualifications, including essential curriculum support and assessment resources, over a 3+1+1 contract term. The selected supplier must meet the regulatory standards set by the Education and Skills Funding Agency and local authorities, ensuring the efficient achievement of the college's educational goals. Additional information: To express interest and participate in the tender, please register and apply via Atamis e-sourcing portal https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome. Should Tenderers have any queries, or having problems using the portal, they should contact Helpdesk at: Phone: 0800 9956035 E-mail: support-health@atamis.co.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-139297f2-fe22-41e3-84e4-e4df603756bc
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a2d76489-52e1-4a2e-8a41-f65e97a44877
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£39,006 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
28 Nov 2024 - 28 Nov 2027 3-4 years
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
NHS ENGLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 8UG
Post Town
South East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI45 Lambeth
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Lambeth
Electoral Ward
Waterloo & South Bank
Westminster Constituency
Vauxhall and Camberwell Green

Further Information

Notice Documents

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