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Framework agreement for qualification assessment services

OFFICE OF QUALIFICATIONS AND EXAMINATIONS REGULATION (OFQUAL)

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17 Aug 2022 at 16:45

Summary of the contracting process

The Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual) has awarded a framework agreement for qualification assessment services. The contract entails the evaluation of qualifications submitted for approval by Awarding Organisations, focusing on technical and vocational secondary education services in the West Midlands, United Kingdom. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and the contract period is from August 1, 2022, to July 31, 2026.

This tender awarded to Rebecca Conway (Sole Trader) provides opportunities for businesses, especially those offering qualification assessment services in the education sector. SMEs may find this tender particularly suitable given the nature of the services required. The contract value is £600,000 GBP, presenting a substantial business opportunity for qualified suppliers to engage in the qualification assessment field within the specified region over the contract period.

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Notice Title

Framework agreement for qualification assessment services

Notice Description

Assessment and review of qualifications submitted for approval by Awarding Organisations, providing feedback on the suitability of the Qualification. This will include but not be restricted to Higher Technical Qualifications (HTQ)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4223cc02-761b-4c75-9272-4cc03c9f3ec2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ac0a494e-99ce-4abb-8fc6-4dff73467369
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Aug 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 May 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Jul 20223 years ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2022 - 31 Jul 2026 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
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
9
Supplier Names

ACER INTERNATIONAL UNITED KINGDOM

ALISON WOOD

ALPHAPLUS CONSULTANCY

ANNE PINOT DE MOIRA

CRICKCOMBE

K AND P CRABTREE CONSULTANCY

KATE KELLY

KATH THOMAS CONSULTING

REBECCA CONWAY (SOLE TRADER

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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