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Job Evaluation Grading Support Licence

INSTITUTE FOR APPRENTICESHIPS

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27 Mar 2024 at 10:29

Summary of the contracting process

The Institute for Apprenticeships has awarded a contract for Job Evaluation Grading Support Licence to Towers Watson Limited. The contract falls under the services category and has a total value of £20,000. The procurement method used was a direct award, specifically a Single tender action (below threshold) process. The tender period ended on 10th March 2024, and the contract is set to start on 13th March 2024, with an end date of 12th March 2026. The contracting authority is located in London, England.

This procurement presents an opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the software services industry to compete for business growth. Companies specialised in providing software packages and information systems are well-suited to participate. The nature of the procurement method, being a direct award, indicates a more targeted approach in supplier selection. Understanding the specific needs of the Institute for Apprenticeships and showcasing expertise in software solutions can give businesses a competitive advantage in securing similar contracts in the future.

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Notice Title

Job Evaluation Grading Support Licence

Notice Description

This contract has been awarded as a Direct Award to Towers Watson Limited for the provision of a job evaluation grading support (JEGS) licence. This software system will allow trained HR professionals to access specific grading software used to conduct analysis & evaluations on job roles across the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8600af66-59de-45bf-98ad-522ecfec0780
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d43b35e7-e030-4507-b0f4-7237227054e8
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
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£20,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£19,470 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Mar 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Mar 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Mar 20241 years ago
Contract Period
13 Mar 2024 - 12 Mar 2026 1-2 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
INSTITUTE FOR APPRENTICESHIPS
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

TOWERS WATSON

Further Information

Notice Documents

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