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ITT for the Independent Evaluation of the Mandarin Excellence Programme

UNIVERSITY COLLEGE LONDON

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Summary of the contracting process

The University College London (UCL) is currently seeking an independent evaluator for the Mandarin Excellence Programme. The tender, titled "ITT for the Independent Evaluation of the Mandarin Excellence Programme," is classified under the industry category of evaluation consultancy services. This procurement process is at the tender stage, with the submission deadline set for 30th April 2018. The successful contract will commence on 1st June 2018 and continue until 31st March 2020, with a budget of £50,000. Bids can be submitted through UCL's electronic tendering portal, Intend.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for consultancy firms specialising in educational evaluations and language programme assessments. Businesses that are adept in conducting evaluations and providing actionable insights in educational settings would be particularly well-suited for this contract. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) have the potential to compete effectively, as the procurement process is open and designed to accommodate diverse bidders, enabling growth through successful contracts in the education sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ITT for the Independent Evaluation of the Mandarin Excellence Programme

Notice Description

UCL is planning to purchase the services of an independent evaluator. The evaluator will: 1. Evaluate programme success and report on the delivery of programme objectives in 2018, 2019 and 2020; 2. Explore possible barriers to success and wherever possible provide reasonable recommendations for programme improvement. 3. Evaluate the progress toward required numbers of Mandarin speaking pupils 4. Evaluate pupil progress and report on sustainability of Mandarin learning after the end of the programme. The specification detailing UCL's full scope of requirements is set out in the UCL Bid Guidance Document and the Evaluation document, which have been published on UCL's electronic tendering system Intend (https://in-tendhost.co.uk/ucl/).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-acaa3e92-b516-429a-952f-eed40125e072
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ce093fd3-90fe-49ba-9c5f-3128bc2e4e49
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 (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Mar 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Apr 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2018 - 31 Mar 2020 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY COLLEGE LONDON
Contact Name
Hanna Chipchase
Contact Email
h.chipchase@ucl.ac.uk
Contact Phone
02076799629

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
WC1E 6BT
Post Town
Central London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI36 Camden
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Camden
Electoral Ward
Bloomsbury
Westminster Constituency
Holborn and St Pancras

Further Information

Notice Documents

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