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Chevening and Marshall Administration Contract

FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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14 Aug 2023 at 14:55

Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office has awarded a contract for the provision of administration services for the Chevening and Marshall Scholarship programmes. The contract, valued at GBP 16,095,575.26, was procured through a selective procurement method with a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period is from September 1, 2023, to August 31, 2027. The award was published on March 23, 2023, and the tender period ended on November 7, 2022. The procurement falls under the 'Operation of an educational centre' category and involves the provision of services. The delivery addresses are in London, United Kingdom.

This contract presents an opportunity for businesses specializing in educational services to grow their operations. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited to compete, as indicated by the procurement's suitability for SMEs. The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office, which is the buying organisation, has emphasised the significance of this contract in supporting the Chevening and Marshall Scholarship programmes. Businesses with expertise in providing administration services for educational programmes can leverage this tender to expand their market presence and contribute to international education initiatives.

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Notice Title

Chevening and Marshall Administration Contract

Notice Description

This contract is for the provision of administration services for the Chevening and Marshall Scholarship programmes. The Chevening Scholarships Programme is our flagship global Scholarships programme, funded by the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) and partner organisations. Chevening Scholarships provide individuals who show potential to inspire, inform, and influence positive change, with the opportunity to study at a UK university and gain a UK educational qualification. The Marshall Scholarship Programme is our flagship US-UK Scholarships programme, providing opportunities for young Americans of high academic ability to undertake postgraduate study at a British University and receive a British University degree. The Marshall Scholarship Programme and the Marshall Aid Commemoration Commission (MACC) were created by the 1953 Marshall Aid Commemoration Act. The MACC is an Arms-Length Body, sponsored by the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), and provides oversight in accordance with a Framework Agreement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1dd9eda4-0923-413c-948e-0e85c261b430
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1e724cb4-0605-4e47-a4a2-8f8fb48d58f6
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80490000 - Operation of an educational centre

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£16,095,575 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£16,095,575 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Aug 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Nov 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Mar 20232 years ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2023 - 31 Aug 2027 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2AH
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE BRITISH COUNCIL

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