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Public Confidence Strategy Expertise

OFFICE OF QUALIFICATIONS & EXAMINATIONS OF REGULATIONS

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23 Aug 2020 at 15:04

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Summary of the contracting process

The Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual) has completed the procurement process for a project titled "Public Confidence Strategy Expertise," designated under the research and development services category. This direct procurement engaged a single tender action with a total contract value of £49,250. The tender period concluded on 11 June 2020, with the contract effective from 12 June 2020 until 30 September 2020, based in the West Midlands, United Kingdom.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in strategic consultancy and qualitative research to expand their operations. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited to compete for such contracts, given the buyer's preference for SME involvement. Firms focused on academic and vocational qualifications are encouraged to explore similar opportunities, potentially leading to increased business growth in the educational consultancy sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Public Confidence Strategy Expertise

Notice Description

1. Strategic advice and support for both academic and vocational qualifications. 2. Qualitative research to inform this advice.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c4f7fdbe-7309-4079-bc78-7e9e37fc5764
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8b1bf749-48d8-4a6f-a6fa-590efb73718e
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£49,250 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£49,250 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Aug 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Jun 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Jun 20205 years ago
Contract Period
11 Jun 2020 - 30 Sep 2020 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
OFFICE OF QUALIFICATIONS & EXAMINATIONS OF REGULATIONS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
COVENTRY
Postcode
CV1 3BH
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
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Coventry
Electoral Ward
Sherbourne
Westminster Constituency
Coventry North West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PUBLIC FIRST

Further Information

Notice Documents

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