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ILX Exam Offer 2025-26 (con_26712)

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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21 Mar 2025 at 22:53

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education has completed the tendering process for the "ILX Exam Offer 2025-26 (con_26712)" contract, valued at £50,000. The contract, categorised under Education and Training Services, is aimed at facilitating the payment and access to exam vouchers for project delivery and learning and development. The contract covers several regions in the United Kingdom, including the North East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, London, South East, and South West. The procurement method used was a single tender action below the threshold, with a tender period ending on 11 February 2025. The contract period spans from 1 April 2025 to 1 April 2026.

This tender presents notable opportunities for businesses engaged in education and training services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), given their suitability for the contract. The successful supplier, ILX Group, an SME based in London, highlights the potential for similar businesses to compete and benefit from such contracts. By securing such contracts, businesses can enhance their growth and scope within the public sector, particularly in regions covered by this procurement. SMEs specialising in providing education support materials and services are well-positioned to leverage similar opportunities and expand their footprint in the sector.

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Notice Title

ILX Exam Offer 2025-26 (con_26712)

Notice Description

To facilitate the payment and speedy access to exam vouchers as part of the project delivery L&D offer.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a4d93a70-95fb-4a2b-9f12-a5d53a43296c
Current Stage
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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

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 1 Apr 2026 1-2 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
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), 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
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Piccadilly
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ILX GROUP

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