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Test Operations Services (TOpS) Extension Variation Con_3221

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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29 Jul 2021 at 10:47

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education has completed a procurement process for the extension of the Test Operations Services (TOpS) contract (Con_3221), classified under the education and training services category. This contract, valued at £97,507,000, was awarded to Capita Business Services Ltd. The contract period runs from 11 July 2018 to 31 January 2026, with the award date recorded as 10 July 2018 and published on 29 July 2021. This procurement was conducted through a competitive dialogue method, specifically following a selective process.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses within the education and training services sector, particularly for those able to deliver large-scale operations and training solutions. While the current contract is with a large supplier, companies that specialise in educational services, technology solutions, or operational support could find avenues for collaboration or future bids as similar contracts are phased out or renewed. Businesses with innovative service offerings tailored to educational institutions may also find themselves well-positioned to compete in subsequent procurement processes.

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Notice Title

Test Operations Services (TOpS) Extension Variation Con_3221

Notice Description

Execution of contractual right to extend the contract term

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7872a714-7339-48a1-95ee-9f51437c0192
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3937ba2e-bd4c-42c7-a5a0-05fa2167401b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive dialogue (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£97,507,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£107,910,147 £100M-£1B
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jul 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Jul 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jul 20187 years ago
Contract Period
10 Jul 2018 - 31 Jan 2026 Over 5 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
DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
COVENTRY
Postcode
CV1 2WT
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Coventry
Electoral Ward
St Michael's
Westminster Constituency
Coventry South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CAPITA BUSINESS SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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