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OF788 - 2021 Programme Management

OFFICE OF QUALIFICATIONS AND EXAMINATIONS REGULATION (OFQUAL)

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23 Dec 2020 at 17:45

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Summary of the contracting process

The Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual) has conducted an open procurement process for the "OF788 - 2021 Programme Management" tender, focusing on the delivery of business services in the areas of law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security. The contract, valued at £29,360, is situated in the West Midlands, United Kingdom. The award date was 14 October 2020, and the contract period extends from 16 October 2020 to 19 February 2021. As of 23 December 2020, the contract has been awarded, with the supplier being Whitaker Turner & Associates Limited.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in business services such as programme management and consultancy. Interested businesses can leverage their expertise in governance arrangements and resource management to compete effectively. With the focus on implementing and maintaining a structured programme infrastructure, firms with experience in overseeing complex projects would be particularly well-suited to participate in similar future tenders, aiding in their growth and visibility within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

OF788 - 2021 Programme Management

Notice Description

2021 Programme Management To include: 1. Designing and implementing the new governance arrangements with DfE in relation to the 2021 Programme, including ensuring the effective running of the Joint Programme Board. 2. Designing and implementing a programme infrastructure for the 2021 Programme, including confirming roles and responsibilities, resourcing, risk management, planning and decision making. 3. Maintaining the internal programme infrastructure and the joint governance arrangements with DfE for a period of 4 months. 4. Designing and initiating a programme office structure for the 2021 Programme 5. Securing the resource and ways of working for an effective programme office to be sustained at the end of the contract

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-658add82-dae5-4710-be4c-e98a0576cee8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8186cbcb-3627-44e8-83d2-e7cbee5cc8cc
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
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
£29,360 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£29,360 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Dec 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jan 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Oct 20205 years ago
Contract Period
15 Oct 2020 - 19 Feb 2021 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
OFFICE OF QUALIFICATIONS AND EXAMINATIONS REGULATION (OFQUAL)
Contact Name
Commercial Department
Contact Email
procurement@ofqual.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2476716830

Buyer Location

Locality
COVENTRY
Postcode
CV1 3BH
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG33 Coventry
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Coventry
Electoral Ward
Sherbourne
Westminster Constituency
Coventry North West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WHITAKER TURNER & ASSOCIATES

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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