Award

QA Ltd / 23-07-15

THE OPEN UNIVERSITY

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Award

18 Nov 2016 at 20:17

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by The Open University, involves a contract awarded to QA Ltd for the provision of digital skills licences. Classed under the education and training services industry, this procurement took place in Milton Keynes, South East England. The contract, valued at £35,640, is complete with a contract period extending from 23rd July 2015 to 5th August 2016, following a tender period that ended on 23rd July 2015.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses in the education technology sector, particularly those specialising in digital training solutions. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that provide innovative educational resources, e-learning platforms, or training services would be well-suited to compete in this market. Engaging with clients like The Open University can lead to further collaborations and expansions within the growing sector of digital education services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QA Ltd / 23-07-15

Notice Description

Contract Award Only Additional information: Digital skills licences

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d7966433-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f4ac4d0c-cb69-432c-ad44-e3f578707226
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£35,640 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£35,640 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20169 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jul 2015Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jul 201510 years ago
Contract Period
22 Jul 2015 - 5 Aug 2016 1-2 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
THE OPEN UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MILTON KEYNES
Postcode
MK7 6BP
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ12 Milton Keynes
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Milton Keynes
Electoral Ward
Monkston
Westminster Constituency
Milton Keynes Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

QA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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