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Notice of Contract Award - Curriculum and General Qualifications: Call for Evidence Analysis

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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09 Dec 2024 at 16:02

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education has awarded a contract titled "Notice of Contract Award - Curriculum and General Qualifications: Call for Evidence Analysis" in the analysis services industry category. The procurement process, initiated as a tender, is currently in the award stage with a contract value of £125,000. This contract focuses on reviewing the national curriculum and statutory assessment system across various regions including British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, the rest of the world, and the United Kingdom. The procurement was conducted through a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, with the tender period ending on 6th November 2024 and the contract period spanning from 25th November 2024 to 28th February 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in analysis services, particularly those with expertise in educational consultancy and survey analysis. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited to compete in this space, given the government's focus on ensuring the inclusivity and adaptability of the curriculum. The awarded supplier, Alma Economics, represents the type of business that can effectively address the project's needs. Engaging in this tender enables businesses to contribute to high-value educational reforms and align with government missions on opportunity and growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Notice of Contract Award - Curriculum and General Qualifications: Call for Evidence Analysis

Notice Description

The government announced the launch of a Review of the Curriculum and Assessment. This will include undertaking a review of the existing national curriculum and statutory assessment system, including qualification pathways, and through this seek to contribute to the Government's missions on opportunity and growth. It will refresh the curriculum to ensure it is cutting edge, fit for purpose and meeting the needs of children and young people to support their future life and work. Building on the Government's commitment to high standards in the curriculum in England, whilst ensuring that the curriculum appropriately balances ambition, excellence, relevance, flexibility and inclusivity for all our children and young people. The Review will address the key problems and hard barriers to achievement in the curriculum and assessment system from KS1-5, and ensure meaningful, rigorous and high-value pathways for all at 16-19.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-283c0b13-1bfc-4e10-96ad-0d6a8c9564e2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/90878c07-a95b-4f50-ad9b-c4d1a19eda2c
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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

71620000 - Analysis services

71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy services

79311300 - Survey analysis services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£125,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£125,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Nov 20241 years ago
Contract Period
25 Nov 2024 - 28 Feb 2025 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
DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3BT
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ALMA ECONOMICS

Further Information

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