Award

UK ENIC Service and Adjacent Services

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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Award

18 Dec 2024 at 19:12

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education has awarded a contract for the provision of UK ENIC Service and Adjacent Services, which pertains to the education and training services industry. This contract, valued at £32,984,407, was awarded to Ecctis Limited and will run from 22 November 2024 to 22 November 2029. The tender process was conducted using an open procedure above the threshold, and the award stage is currently complete. The contract will encompass services across various locations including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the United Kingdom, with key delivery obligations in line with the Lisbon Recognition Convention.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in the provision of education and training services, particularly those capable of delivering comprehensive equivalence and recognition services for foreign qualifications. It is especially suitable for SMEs and VCSEs given the contract’s specific suitability criteria. Companies with expertise in regulatory body interactions, consultancy services for government departments, academic institutions, and commercial employers will find this opportunity beneficial for business growth, enabling them to expand their operations both within the UK and internationally.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UK ENIC Service and Adjacent Services

Notice Description

In line with our obligations under the Lisbon Recognition Convention UK ENIC provides official information and advice on the recognition and equivalence of foreign qualifications with those of the UK, for the benefit of a variety of clients, including individuals with overseas qualifications/ skills, Government departments both in the UK and internationally, academic institutions (HE and FE), professional/regulatory bodies, commercial companies and employers. Including Early Years and Teacher Regulation Authority Services.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a813e9da-c3de-43d3-bf22-f82b3defaf82
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d49a6a81-a83e-472a-868b-024bb4d7e570
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£32,984,407 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£32,984,407 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Nov 20241 years ago
Contract Period
22 Nov 2024 - 22 Nov 2029 Over 5 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 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

ECCTIS

Further Information

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