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UK Inspection in the European Schools

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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10 Jan 2018 at 15:37

Award

23 Oct 2017 at 12:19

Tender

20 Feb 2017 at 17:47

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "UK Inspection in the European Schools" is managed by the Department for Education, based in Nottingham, England. This procurement falls within the education and training services sector and is classified under the CPV code 80000000. The process was initiated as a tender, with an open procurement method that allows for competitive bidding. The tender period ended on 23 March 2017, with a minimum contract value of £250,000 and a total estimated value of £300,000. The resultant contract commenced on 1 June 2017 and will remain active until 31 August 2019.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses aiming to expand in the education sector, specifically those offering inspection and advisory services related to teaching quality. Suitable candidates for this contract may include small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs) that possess expertise in educational assessment and curriculum advice. Businesses that can demonstrate experience working in international educational environments or with similar contracts will have a competitive advantage in this tender process.

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Notice Title

UK Inspection in the European Schools

Notice Description

The UK is a member of the European Schools (ES) system and signatory to the associated 1957 ES Convention. The aim of the ES system is to provide a free, multi-lingual education for the children aged 4 to 18 of individuals employed by the EU institutions. Such children (known as Category 1) total around 21,000, although there are a further 5,000 who attend by paying fees. There are currently around 1,200 UK pupils in the ES system, 900 of whom have Category 1 status. From September 2017 there will be 13 European Schools in six countries. The Department for Education (DfE) as part of its treaty obligations, has a requirement for the provision of two Inspectors to assess and maintain the quality of teaching within the ES system and the conduct and performance of UK seconded teachers within it. These Inspectors will also be required to represent UK interests by advising on the curriculum and all pedagogical matters. Additional information: The procurement exercise for the provision of these services will be published electronically via Redimo 2 on 21st February 2017, which is the DfE's preferred tool for contracting for most works, goods and services that are awarded following an electronic competitive tendering process. Guidance on how to register and access this tender is available on the .gov website at www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-education/about/procurement For more information regarding the Eurpoean School System, please visit the European Schools Website.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a93d82f4-4539-4bc9-8872-54f0d36ba79c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/be1cb1fe-4aaf-4ceb-8845-a099e8dd5f74
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below 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
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£264,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jan 20188 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Mar 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 May 20178 years ago
Contract Period
31 May 2017 - 31 Aug 2019 2-3 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
NOTTINGHAM
Postcode
NG8 1DH
Post Town
Nottingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF14 Nottingham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Nottingham
Electoral Ward
Lenton & Wollaton East
Westminster Constituency
Nottingham South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TRIBAL EDUCATION

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