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UCAS HTQ Information, Advice and Guidance (con_25799)

Department For Education

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14 Aug 2024 at 15:43

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education has completed the procurement process for the provision of Higher Technical Qualifications information, advice, and guidance, aimed at unplaced students who applied for higher education through UCAS for the academic year 2024/25. This contract, classified under business services, specifically in the consulting and marketing category, was awarded to UCAS. The procurement was conducted as a single tender action below threshold, reflecting a direct procurement method. The contract period spanned from 1st August 2024 to 30th September 2024, focused on services within England.

This tender represents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in education consultancy, student advisory services, and technical qualifications guidance. Companies with expertise in these areas, especially those with experience working with large entities such as UCAS, would find this contract highly beneficial. Additionally, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) were deemed suitable for this procurement, highlighting the accessibility of such opportunities for smaller businesses looking to expand their expertise in the education sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UCAS HTQ Information, Advice and Guidance (con_25799)

Notice Description

Information on Higher Technical Qualifications sent to unplaced students that had applied for higher education through UCAS for academic year 2024/25.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5b4459b5-2de7-4538-9e34-55c5fbb4cb77
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ccc0bf54-ae9a-4fa6-ac9a-ed87ae983511
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£26,609 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£26,609 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Aug 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Aug 20242 years ago
Contract Period
1 Aug 2024 - 30 Sep 2024 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

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
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M1 2WD
Postcode Area
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Piccadilly
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UCAS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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