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Economics Training for Ofcom Colleagues

OFCOM

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17 Mar 2023 at 18:05

Summary of the contracting process

The contracting authority for this public procurement process is OFCOM, based in London, United Kingdom. The procurement title is "Economics Training for Ofcom Colleagues" under the industry category of staff training services. The procurement method used is "Competitive quotation (below threshold)" with a total contract value of 37775 GBP. The procurement stage has been completed, with the tender period ending on 13th January 2023 and the contract period starting on 22nd February 2023 and ending on 21st February 2026.

This tender by OFCOM for Economics Training presents an opportunity for SMEs interested in providing competition economics training services. Businesses offering training in market analysis, competition law economics, impact assessments, and related fields would be well-suited to compete. The procurement process, although already awarded, highlights OFCOM's commitment to investing in the skills and development of its personnel, making it an organisation open to engaging with training providers for future opportunities.

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Notice Title

Economics Training for Ofcom Colleagues

Notice Description

Ofcom's Economics and Analytics Group is looking for potential competition economics training options, aimed at junior colleagues but also acting as a refresher for those with more experience. The topics we are most interested in are: Analysing markets and market definition Market power and remedies Economics of competition law Impact assessments / CBA Ex post evaluation Cost concepts and LRIC modelling

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b23a3f61-66b5-49a6-81a7-89ceea78f2ae
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0c85849a-8993-4638-9530-166b1748796e
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80511000 - Staff training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£37,775 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£37,775 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Mar 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Jan 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Feb 20233 years ago
Contract Period
22 Feb 2023 - 21 Feb 2026 3-4 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
OFCOM
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
sarah.jones@ofcom.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 9HA
Post Town
South East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Southwark
Electoral Ward
Borough & Bankside
Westminster Constituency
Bermondsey and Old Southwark

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UCL CONSULTANTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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