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Provision of an independent complaints adjudication service for OFSTED CON_13270

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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18 Jan 2024 at 14:41

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15 Mar 2022 at 14:16

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education has awarded a contract for the provision of an independent complaints adjudication service for OFSTED. The contract, valued at £87,000 GBP, covers education and training services. The procurement method used was an open procedure (below threshold). The tender period ended on 23rd December 2021, with the contract period running from 1st April 2022 to 31st March 2026. The service is to be provided across various regions in the United Kingdom.

This contract presents an opportunity for businesses in the education and training services sector to engage with the Department for Education. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise organisations (VCSEs) are encouraged to compete for this contract. The contract, with a duration of four years, offers stability and potential growth for businesses operating in this industry category.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of an independent complaints adjudication service for OFSTED CON_13270

Notice Description

DfE has appointed a contractor for the Provision of an independent complaints adjudication service for OFSTED.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7c2ac40e-91cc-4cf3-8b11-04cf55398df4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a31a826e-ea6c-46e2-82cd-fed2bbd46f1f
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 (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£87,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£87,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jan 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Dec 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Mar 20223 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2026 4-5 years
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
Not specified
Contact Email
lesley.hollick@education.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3BT
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CEDR

Further Information

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