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Evaluation of the 2021 Reformed National Professional Qualifications - con_13026

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the evaluation of the 2021 Reformed National Professional Qualifications is conducted by the Department for Education, located in London. This selective tender, valued at £424,951, falls under the research and development services category within the services industry. The contract period commenced on 2nd February 2022 and extends until 31st March 2026. The tender process concluded on 1st November 2021, and the awarded contract is currently active with CFE Research Ltd as the supplier.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses in the research and consultancy sector, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) seeking to expand their service offerings. Firms specialised in educational evaluation, assessment, and consultancy would be well-suited to engage in similar future tenders to support the Department for Education's ongoing initiatives to enhance professional qualifications across the UK.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Evaluation of the 2021 Reformed National Professional Qualifications - con_13026

Notice Description

The aim of the evaluation is to understand how the 2021 reforms to the National Professional Qualifications have been implemented, and evaluate their impact on participants and their schools.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-80d12808-5a9e-4a50-9454-c27a5a71d775
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/55afd38f-69bc-4739-8203-8b6b9d999eb7
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£424,951 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£424,951 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Feb 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Nov 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Feb 20224 years ago
Contract Period
2 Feb 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CFE RESEARCH

Further Information

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