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Research into carbon reduction in the exams system

OFFICE OF QUALIFICATIONS AND EXAMINATIONS REGULATION (OFQUAL)

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29 Mar 2023 at 16:45

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Summary of the contracting process

The Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual) in Coventry, England, has awarded a contract for the project titled "Research into carbon reduction in the exams system." The procurement was for research consultancy services related to environmental issues, with a contract value of £108,000. The tender process was open with the tender period ending on January 1, 2023, and the contract running from February 6, 2023, to March 31, 2023.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in research consultancy services focusing on environmental issues. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in environmental consultancy could find this contract particularly suited to their expertise. The awarded contract to Pa Consulting Services Limited indicates a successful bidding process that may inspire similar companies to participate in future procurement opportunities within the same industry category.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Research into carbon reduction in the exams system

Notice Description

The design, development and delivery of quantitative and qualitative research into the impact of the exams system on the environment.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-68b7d5d4-3479-4bd8-a1b6-6c9f3aad62f4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/298d9d2b-154a-4725-8af2-ed52617aa927
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

73210000 - Research consultancy services

90713000 - Environmental issues consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£90,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£108,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Mar 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jan 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Feb 20233 years ago
Contract Period
6 Feb 2023 - 31 Mar 2023 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

PA CONSULTING SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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