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Administration and Management of the matrix Standard

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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27 Sep 2019 at 13:53

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process concerns the "Administration and Management of the Matrix Standard" tender, managed by the Department for Education in England. This initiative falls under the administration services and education and training services categories, primarily benefiting various locations including the United Kingdom and broader territories. The procurement method is classified as a concession contract, with the procurement stage marked as "Award." The contract period begins on 10th January 2020 and concludes on 9th January 2025, following a tender period that ended on 11th July 2019.

This opportunity can foster business growth for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) involved in providing quality guidance services. Companies that excel in delivering high-quality information, advice, and guidance related to education and career planning would be particularly well-suited to compete. Engaging in this tender allows businesses to align with government objectives aimed at improving social mobility and equality of opportunity.

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Notice Title

Administration and Management of the matrix Standard

Notice Description

1. The Careers Strategy December 2017 forms part of the government's plan to make Britain fairer, improve social mobility and offer opportunity to everyone. Excellent careers guidance makes sure there is equality of opportunity. It unlocks potential and transforms outcomes for people of all ages. Individuals need to be sure that the organisations who deliver careers information and advice will deliver a quality service. 2. The matrix Standard was launched in 2002 and is the intellectual property of the Secretary of State for Education (DfE) and is Crown Copyright. It is a quality Standard for the effective delivery of information, advice and/or guidance on learning and work. It promotes the delivery of high quality information, advice and/or guidance by ensuring organisation's review, evaluate and continuously develop their service; encourage the take up of professionally recognised qualifications and the continuous professional development of their staff. 3. The standard has been reviewed in 2011 which led to a revised matrix Standard being developed and introduced from August 2012. Annual Continuous Improvement Checks were then included in August 2013 to strengthen the commitment of matrix certified organisations to look for continuous improvement of the service they are offering.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7add027c-4a3d-419f-825d-c4dd9dac388e
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Concession Contract
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

75100000 - Administration services

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Sep 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Jul 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Sep 20196 years ago
Contract Period
10 Jan 2020 - 9 Jan 2025 Over 5 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
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

THE GROWTH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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