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Learning Gain

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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18 Nov 2016 at 20:17

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Learning Gain" is being conducted by UK Shared Business Services Limited, focusing on the education industry in the South West region of the United Kingdom. This open procedure tender aims to procure a set of questions for the National Mixed Methodology Learning Gain, emphasising cognitive skills such as problem-solving and critical thinking. Key dates include a tender period that ended on 14 June 2016, with the contract period commencing on 24 June 2016 and concluding on 25 July 2016. The total contract value is £50,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in educational software and market research services, particularly those with innovative solutions in cognitive skill assessment. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) will find this tender particularly suitable, as the open procurement method allows for a diverse range of bidders. Companies that specialise in IT services, educational training, and program testing would be well-positioned to compete for this contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Learning Gain

Notice Description

HEFCE wishes to procure a non-discipline specific set of questions that will be used for the National Mixed Methodology Learning Gain, that focus on the following elements of cognitive skills: * Problem solving - the ability to examine a broad range of information, recognising patterns and selectively narrowing the information in order to resolve a problem. This can also involve creating innovative solutions, integrating information and highlighting possibilities that others may not grasp. * Critical thinking - involves decision making, formulating inferences, and calculating likelihoods. UK Shared Business Services eSourcing As part of the strategic alliance between UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) and Crown Commercial Service (CCS), UK SBS can use the CCS eSourcing Suite for future procurements. If you have not yet registered on the eSourcing Suite, this can be done online at https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk by following the link 'Register for CCS eSourcing'. Please note that, to register, you must have a valid DUNS number (as provided by Dun and Bradstreet) for the organisation which you are registering, who will be entering into a contract if invited to do so. Once you have registered on the eSourcing Suite, a registered user can express an interest for a specific procurement. This is done by emailing expressionofinterest@crowncommercial.gov.uk. Your email must clearly state: the name and reference for the procurement you wish to register for; the name of the registered Bidder; and the name and contact details for the registered individual sending the email. Crown Commercial Service will process the email and then enable the Bidder to access the procurement online via the e-Sourcing Suite. The registered user will receive a notification email to alert them once this has been done. The Sourcing documents can then be accessed on the eSourcing Suite at: https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk using the instructions detailed in the Specification documents within Contracts Finder. As a user of the e-Sourcing Suite you will have access to Emptoris email messaging service which facilitates all messages sent to you and from you in relation to any specific RFX event. Please note it is your responsibility to access these emails on a regular basis to ensure you have sight of all relevant information. For technical assistance on use of the e-Sourcing Suite please contact Crown Commercial Service Helpdesk : Telephone: 0345 010 3503 Training documents to support Bidders utilise Emptoris CCS eSourcing are available in the Contracts Finder Tender documents section. Additional information: * Please note this event has been extended to Tuesday 14June 2016 14:00

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ad9bb0bf-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c873fdb9-69fe-4243-bf2e-e6555c89fa2a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

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

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

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

48190000 - Educational software package

48986000 - Program testing software package

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

79310000 - Market research services

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£23,235 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20169 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Jun 2016Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 May 20169 years ago
Contract Period
23 Jun 2016 - 25 Jul 2016 1-6 months
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
UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN1 1FF
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Swindon South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CAMBRIDGE ENGLISH LANGUAGE ASSESSMENT

Further Information

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