Award

UK National Europass Centre

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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Award

19 Mar 2020 at 15:06

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Department for Education as the contracting authority for the "UK National Europass Centre" contract, aimed at delivering travel services. The procurement was completed with a total contract value of £6,708. The procurement method was a direct award through a single tender action, and the contract period ran from 1st January 2020 to 31st January 2020. The procurement was initiated with a tender period that ended on 16th December 2019, covering delivery addresses across the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, and Europe.

This tender presents an opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) looking to expand their services in the travel sector. With the contract focusing on the duties of the National Europass Centre, businesses with expertise in travel services, documentation, and educational support would be particularly suited to participate in similar future tenders. The engagement of ECCTIS Ltd as the awarded supplier indicates a competitive environment where innovative and service-oriented companies can strive for growth within this field.

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Notice Title

UK National Europass Centre

Notice Description

Contract to carry out the duties of the UK National Europass Centre on behalf of the UK.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-80dc269e-ecf1-47a9-b2b7-a3d67e06cf33
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5fafa777-57e5-48fa-8dc1-0dfd2572de43
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services


CPV Codes

63515000 - Travel services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£6,708 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£6,708 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Mar 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Dec 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Dec 20196 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2020 - 31 Jan 2020 30 days
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
Not specified
Contact Email
ollie.shortt@education.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M1 2WD
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Piccadilly
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ECCTIS

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