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Turing Scheme Year 4 Assessment Service

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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07 Mar 2024 at 08:22

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education has awarded a contract for the "Turing Scheme Year 4 Assessment Service" worth GBP 535,221.52. The procurement method used was selective, with a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The contract period is from 7th February 2024 to 31st October 2024. The Department required an independent expert provider to evaluate applications for the Turing Scheme, focusing on international study and work placements. The contract was awarded to the ASSOCIATION OF COMMONWEALTH UNIVERSITIES.

This contract provides opportunities for consultancy services in evaluation. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise organisations (VCSEs) would be well-suited to compete for providing expert evaluation services for the Turing Scheme. The contract aims to support students from disadvantaged backgrounds in gaining international experience and skills, aligning with the scheme's goal of extending opportunities to UK students for international placements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Turing Scheme Year 4 Assessment Service

Notice Description

The Turing Scheme is the UK Government's global programme for students to study and work abroad. This funding allows organisations to provide students across the UK with the chance to develop new skills, gain international experience and boost their employability. The scheme focuses on extending the ladder of opportunity to students from disadvantaged and underrepresented backgrounds to participate in international study and work placements. Now entering its fourth year, the Turing Scheme is continuing to extend opportunities to UK students to take up international student and work placements across the world. The administration of the Turing Scheme was previously outsourced to third parties. However, from the fourth year of the scheme, the Department will directly operate the Turing Scheme. The Department required an independent expert provider to evaluate applications in line with pre-set criteria. Our provider has now been determined by this tender. Additional information: Attachments include the signed and redacted contract, specification and associated schedules.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-bff034d0-2828-44cd-aa02-065f875a682e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7a60d161-96cb-4759-b94b-a3fca6d99afb
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£535,221 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£535,221 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Mar 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Nov 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Feb 20242 years ago
Contract Period
7 Feb 2024 - 31 Oct 2024 6-12 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
DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
robert.alexander@education.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
COVENTRY
Postcode
CV1 2WT
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG33 Coventry
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Coventry
Electoral Ward
St Michael's
Westminster Constituency
Coventry South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ASSOCIATION OF COMMONWEALTH UNIVERSITIES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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