Award

Language Hubs

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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Award

31 Mar 2023 at 18:58

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education has awarded a contract for the establishment of a Centre of Excellence to manage the Language Hubs Programme. This procurement falls under the "Education and training services" industry category. The contract was awarded to UCL Consultants Ltd. The procurement method used was an open procedure above the threshold. The contract period starts on March 3, 2023, and ends on March 2, 2026. The procurement stage is completed, and the tender period ended on December 14, 2022. The Department for Education is located in London, England, with the postal code SW1P 3BT.

This awarded contract presents business growth opportunities for companies specializing in education and training services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are suitable to compete. Businesses interested in providing services for the Language Hubs Programme should consider this opportunity. The contract value is £14,005,452 GBP. Companies with expertise in managing language programs and establishing Centres of Excellence are well-suited for this tender.

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Notice Title

Language Hubs

Notice Description

Contracts Award notice for the establishment of a Centre of Excellence to manage the Language Hubs Programme.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4f7089b7-a5d6-4c36-9046-533c34337ac7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7ffd1dfc-8838-4e7a-a062-437bddea8fe1
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 (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£14,005,452 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Mar 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Dec 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Mar 20232 years ago
Contract Period
3 Mar 2023 - 2 Mar 2026 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
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

UCL CONSULTANTS

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