Tender

Invitation to Tender for the Administration and Management of the matrix Standard Concession Contract

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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Tender

10 Jun 2019 at 14:30

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education is currently inviting tenders for the administration and management of the matrix Standard Concession Contract, which falls under the education and training services category. This open procurement process, classified as 'System quality assurance assessment and review services', is at the tender stage and will close on 11th July 2019, with the contract set to commence on 10th January 2020 and run through to 10th January 2025. The tender documents can be accessed via the DFE Jaggaer E Tendering Portal and it is essential for interested parties to register on the portal to submit bids.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in quality assurance and guidance services within the education sector, particularly those that can demonstrate continuous improvement and high-quality service delivery. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) may find this an advantageous opportunity due to the emphasis on quality standards in service delivery. Businesses with expertise in training, advice, and guidance services will be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, in alignment with the government's strategy to enhance social mobility and career development.

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Notice Title

Invitation to Tender for the Administration and Management of the matrix Standard Concession Contract

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 Additional information: In order to respond to this opportunity please register on the Contracting Authorities E Tendering portal Jaggaer by following the link below

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8b30dd30-ef83-4bcd-9856-f340d29db34d
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 (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

72225000 - System quality assurance assessment and review services

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

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

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
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
DARLINGTON
Postcode
DL1 6QE
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified

Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Further Information

Notice Documents

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