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Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE) Exam Voucher

COMPETITION AND MARKETS AUTHORITY

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27 Mar 2024 at 11:51

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05 Jan 2024 at 22:28

Summary of the contracting process

The Competition and Markets Authority has awarded a contract for the provision of Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE) Exam Vouchers. The contracting process was completed through a direct procurement method under the main procurement category of services. The contract value is £120,000, with a contract period running from September 18, 2023, to September 17, 2026.

This tender presents business opportunities for firms interested in providing educational services, particularly in the higher education sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are suitable to compete for this contract. The buying organisation, the Competition and Markets Authority, located in the United Kingdom, is seeking suppliers for this procurement process, which has already reached the award stage.

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Notice Title

Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE) Exam Voucher

Notice Description

Exam vouchers used to take legal exam issues by SRA.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e6fcb2e2-2912-4520-b3ff-576c0e262db7
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80300000 - Higher education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Mar 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Sep 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Sep 20232 years ago
Contract Period
17 Sep 2023 - 17 Sep 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
COMPETITION AND MARKETS AUTHORITY
Additional Buyers

COMPETITION & MARKETS AUTHORITY

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LON
Postcode
E14 4QZ
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Canary Wharf
Westminster Constituency
Poplar and Limehouse

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KAPLAN SQE

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