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Framework contract for the provision of assessment expertise and review of qualification materials

OFFICE OF QUALIFICATIONS AND EXAMINATIONS REGULATION (OFQUAL)

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27 Apr 2022 at 16:45

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual) is currently conducting a tender for a framework contract entitled "Framework contract for the provision of assessment expertise and review of qualification materials." This procurement is classified under the industry category of Technical and vocational secondary education services, with a total value of £600,000. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the tender period closes on 27th May 2022. The contract period is scheduled to commence on 17th June 2022 and will run until 14th June 2024, with delivery addresses located in the West Midlands, England.

This tender offers significant opportunities for growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in assessment services, educational consultancy, or vocational training. Businesses specialising in the review and approval of qualifications, especially in Higher Technical Qualifications, are perfectly positioned to compete for this opportunity. By engaging in this tender, suitable candidates can establish a long-term relationship with a key regulatory body, enhancing their visibility and credibility within the education sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Framework contract for the provision of assessment expertise and review of qualification materials

Notice Description

Assessment and review of qualifications submitted for approval by Awarding Organisations, providing feedback on the suitability of the Qualification. This will include but not be restricted to Higher Technical Qualifications (HTQ)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fc8134fd-924e-47ed-864e-374a6a63b8af
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender 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

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80210000 - Technical and vocational secondary education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Apr 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 May 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
16 Jun 2022 - 14 Jun 2024 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OFFICE OF QUALIFICATIONS AND EXAMINATIONS REGULATION (OFQUAL)
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@ofqual.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2476716830

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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