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Financial Accounting MSc

COMPETITION AND MARKETS AUTHORITY

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Summary of the contracting process

The COMPETITION AND MARKETS AUTHORITY (CMA) has completed the procurement process for a staff member to undertake a part-time Forensic Accounting MSc over two years. This contract, titled "Financial Accounting MSc," falls under the industry category of adult-education services at university level (CPV code: 80430000) and is set to be delivered in London, specifically E14 4QZ. The procurement followed a 'Light Touch' procedure as defined under Chapter 3 (Regulation 74) of PCR 2015. The tender period concluded on 13 August 2024, with the contract commencing on 2 September 2024 and ending on 31 July 2026. The total contract value is £10,400 GBP.

This tender represents a valuable business opportunity for educational institutions specialising in higher education and adult learning. In this instance, Portsmouth University, a large-scale institution, has been awarded the contract, highlighting the demand for specialised educational programmes within governmental bodies. Businesses in the higher education sector, particularly those offering niche academic courses such as forensic accounting, could find similar tenders beneficial for expansion and growth. The procurement was explicitly aimed at non-SMEs and non-VCSE organisations, favouring larger educational establishments.

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Notice Title

Financial Accounting MSc

Notice Description

This specification relates to our requirement for a staff member in the organisation to complete a Forensic Accounting MSc (part-time, over 2 years)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d258c069-bac4-465d-852a-30f77f199323
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Light Touch contract for social and other services as defined under Chapter 3 (Regulation 74) of PCR 2015
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80430000 - Adult-education services at university level

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£10,400 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£10,400 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Aug 20241 years ago
Contract Period
1 Sep 2024 - 31 Jul 2026 1-2 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
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
WC1B 4AD
Post Town
Central London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI36 Camden
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Camden
Electoral Ward
Bloomsbury
Westminster Constituency
Holborn and St Pancras

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PORTSMOUTH UNIVERSITY

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