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ICASO - independent adjudication service to Ofsted

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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07 Jun 2021 at 11:50

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Department for Education, which has awarded a contract titled "ICASO - independent adjudication service to Ofsted." This contract, categorised under education and training services, is based in London and was awarded on 19 March 2018. The contract period spans from 1 April 2018 to 31 March 2022, with a total value of £100,000. The procurement method employed was an open procedure, facilitating competition among suppliers.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses interested in providing adjudication services or related advisory roles, particularly those that operate in the education sector. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in complaint handling and mediation would be well-suited to compete for similar future contracts. The independent nature of this service positions it as a valuable offering for firms looking to expand their portfolio in public sector contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ICASO - independent adjudication service to Ofsted

Notice Description

The Department for Education has appointed a supplier for the provision of independent adjudication services in relation to Ofsted's handling of complaints including; handling individual complaints, the provision of advice, regular reporting regarding the volume and the nature of complaints and publication of an annual report. The adjudication service is independent of Ofsted. Conclusions and the recommendations are independent of both departments (DfE and Ofsted).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fdc6eff1-4ca4-4c12-bf2f-59e13094561e
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 (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£135,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jun 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Mar 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Mar 20187 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2018 - 31 Mar 2022 4-5 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

THE CENTRE FOR EFFECTIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION (CEDR

Further Information

Notice Documents

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