Award

Government Studies MA

DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE

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Award

18 Nov 2024 at 15:24

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for International Trade has awarded a contract for a part-time two-year place on the Government Studies MA course to Kings College London. This procurement, classified under Adult and other education services (CPV 80400000), involves a direct procurement method as a single tender action below the threshold. The process reached the award stage with the contract period starting on 1 October 2024 and ending on 31 March 2026. Located in London, the tender was valued at £25,284 GBP and was finalised on 30 September 2024 with the awarding notice published on 18 November 2024.

This procurement provides an opportunity for higher education institutions and professional training providers to explore similar public sector contracts that align with specialised educational services. While this particular contract may not be suited for SMEs or VCSEs due to its specific requirements and the direct procurement route taken, larger educational institutions with a focus on government studies and training programmes may find significant growth opportunities in fostering partnerships or participating in similar tenders within the education services sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Government Studies MA

Notice Description

A part-time 2 year place on the Government Studies MA course.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8bf1dbef-14dd-4c26-8c78-b153a7113ffb
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/59a0deb6-9739-48f9-9dfd-56f78ea25e31
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80400000 - Adult and other education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£25,284 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£25,284 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Sep 20241 years ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2024 - 31 Mar 2026 1-2 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 INTERNATIONAL TRADE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2DY
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
TLI London
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KINGS COLLEGE LONDON

Further Information

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