Planning

Early Engagement

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Planning

02 Nov 2022 at 15:25

Planning

02 Nov 2022 at 12:04

Planning

02 Nov 2022 at 10:18

Planning

02 Nov 2022 at 10:03

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education has initiated the procurement process titled "Early Engagement" within the Adult-education services at university level category. The procurement is currently at the planning stage with an engagement end date of 25th November 2022. The Department is seeking engagement with prospective contractors to provide international qualification services, exploring different contractual models and specifications. A virtual engagement session is scheduled for November 29th, lasting up to x2 hours.

This tender by the Department for Education presents an opportunity for businesses to engage in providing international qualification services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations could find this tender well-suited for their capabilities. Prospective contractors are invited to register interest for the engagement session to discuss contractual models, specifications, and future opportunities for growth and collaboration.

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Notice Title

Early Engagement

Notice Description

The Department is looking to engage with prospective Contractors to provide international qualification services - for further information on the services required please see the attached ENIC policy content document (attached to this notice). As part of engagement, the Department is looking to test early thinking on: 1. The contractual model, particularly between a concession contract approach in which end users are charged by the Contractor, or a funded model in which the Department provides a fee to the Contractor, or a hybrid of both; 2. Early thinking to our specification; what could be improved, what would look attractive to prospective Contractors and how risk could be managed during the Contract's life; 3. The duration of a future contract. The above list is not exhaustive. The Department will arrange a virtual engagement session to be held on Nov 29th and like to last for up to a maximum of x2 hours. A Teams link will be shared 24 hours in advance, alongside a draft copy of our initial specification - please note the draft specification is a first draft and subject to extensive change based on feedback and further internal development. The engagement session will involve an open Q&A format and will be led by DfE policy and commercial. A maximum of x3 attendees per prospective Contractor may attend, and questions may be submitted prior to the engagement session. The Department may follow on with a survey after the engagement session. To register your interest, please email Richard Mawer and provide confirmation of the name and email addresses of attendees.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-53103f35-0f65-40b6-9074-148724205a17
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5808dfa4-a47d-4314-a679-4d2d99ab10e2
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80430000 - Adult-education services at university level

80490000 - Operation of an educational centre

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Nov 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
25 Nov 2022Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
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

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