Award

Recognition and evaluation of overseas qualifications and skills

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

18 Oct 2023 at 17:31

Planning

26 Nov 2021 at 13:16

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education has completed the procurement process for a contract titled "Recognition and evaluation of overseas qualifications and skills" in the education and training services category. The contract's value is £360,875, with a contract period starting on September 5, 2022, and ending on September 4, 2024. The procurement method was a direct award following a lack of market, and the tender period ended on July 25, 2022. The buying organisation sought a qualified provider to assess overseas early years qualifications for staff in various regions of the United Kingdom.

This tender opportunity can benefit small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations interested in education and training services. Businesses capable of assessing overseas qualifications and providing relevant staff advice are well-suited to compete. The direct award procurement method following a lack of market indicates a specific need for these services, offering potential growth opportunities for providers offering tailored solutions in the education sector.

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Notice Title

Recognition and evaluation of overseas qualifications and skills

Notice Description

The Department Awarded a to ECCTIS Limited to assess overseas early years qualifications and determine whether the holder can be considered to be a qualified member of staff within an early years setting. The contract value is 360,875. The contract term is for an initial period of 2 years with the option to extend the contract for one further year.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d77d7d67-c04b-460d-9161-92a0793c28fc
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cfc97ccd-e566-4f20-9542-f6db9cef44bf
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Direct Award following lack of market (regulation 32 of PCR 2015 )
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
£360,875 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£360,875 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Oct 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Jul 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
3 Dec 2021Expired
Award Date
24 Jul 20223 years ago
Contract Period
4 Sep 2022 - 4 Sep 2024 2-3 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
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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ECCTIS

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