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GB-London: Language Tuition at the National Gallery

THE NATIONAL GALLERY

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03 Oct 2017 at 10:06

Summary of the contracting process

The National Gallery in London has awarded a contract for language tuition services, specifically for the provision of Western European language training for its staff. This three-year contract, valued at £70,000, falls within the services sector, classified under CPV code 80580000 for language courses. The contract period commenced on 1st October 2017 and will conclude on 30th September 2020. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure, following a tender period that ended on 29th September 2017.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in language tuition, particularly those that can deliver personalised, face-to-face sessions. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) may find this contract suitable, although the awarding authority will consider a range of factors when selecting tenderers. Companies that can provide tailored language services to institutions like the National Gallery, while demonstrating the ability to meet the specified criteria, would be well-positioned to compete effectively for such contracts.

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Notice Title

GB-London: Language Tuition at the National Gallery

Notice Description

Provision of Western European language tuition to staff at the National Gallery, for a three year contract period. Provision shall be via personalised one-to-one, face-to-face sessions held at the Gallery premises. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3b99712c-2211-4e4b-9a5c-06d05bcfb9f2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/12b4673b-8400-406d-90a7-6f17ca5d7616
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80580000 - Provision of language courses

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£70,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£70,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Oct 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Sep 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Sep 20178 years ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2017 - 30 Sep 2020 3-4 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
THE NATIONAL GALLERY
Contact Name
Procurement Manager
Contact Email
contracting@ng-london.org.uk
Contact Phone
02077475823

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
WC2N 5DN
Post Town
Central 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

LANGUAGE SERVICES DIRECT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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