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ESFA Best Practice/Continuous Improvement Programme for the National Careers Service

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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13 May 2021 at 12:30

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "ESFA Best Practice/Continuous Improvement Programme for the National Careers Service" was initiated by the Department For Education, located in Manchester, England. This tender falls under the education and training services category and was completed with a total value of £247,432. The procurement method used was selective, as it involved a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period commenced on 3rd December 2018 and concluded on 31st March 2021, with the procurement process reaching its award stage on 28th November 2018.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses in the education and training sector, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary or community sector organisations (VCSEs). Companies that specialise in developing best practice models, delivering training services, or providing consultancy in quality improvement within educational frameworks would be well-suited to compete for similar future contracts. Engaging in such procurement can enhance their market visibility and contribute to their growth in the public sector domain.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ESFA Best Practice/Continuous Improvement Programme for the National Careers Service

Notice Description

The Best Practice Programme is made up of a range of activities and interventions that aim to raise the overall consistency and quality of the National Careers Service offer. The objective is to move the service towards establishing, sharing and implementing sustainable models of best practice across the National Careers Service network. The Best Practice programme draws together data from a range of primary and secondary sources, including from the Mystery Shopping and Customer Satisfaction programmes in order to share good practice examples across the network and drive up performance and outcomes.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c55a74cf-b7b9-4df1-bdae-28cc41f821cd
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f71b9642-04b6-4ce7-866e-c9869ab2fc5d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£247,432 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£247,432 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 May 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Oct 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Nov 20187 years ago
Contract Period
3 Dec 2018 - 31 Mar 2021 2-3 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
Cosmina Cucu
Contact Email
cosmina.cucu@education.gov.uk
Contact Phone
07880 132382

Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M1 2WD
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Piccadilly
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SQW

Further Information

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