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PTQ Technical Assessment Reviews

OFFICE OF QUALIFICATIONS AND EXAMINATIONS REGULATION (OFQUAL)

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12 May 2021 at 16:45

Summary of the contracting process

The Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual) has completed a tender process for the project titled "PTQ Technical Assessment Reviews". This procurement falls under the services category, specifically focused on research and development services. The contract was awarded on 10th February 2021 and is valued at £102,000. The project aims to evaluate qualifications to ensure robust standards are met for their inclusion in performance tables by 2024. The contract period runs from 16th February 2021 to 9th July 2021, with the assessment's considerations rooted in the West Midlands region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for consultancy firms and organisations specialising in educational assessments and qualifications evaluation. Companies with expertise in research methodologies, technical assessments and educational consultancy would be well-positioned to engage in similar projects, potentially enhancing their competition in the public sector service market. The open procurement method indicates that there is a chance for various suppliers to participate and bid for future contracts aligned with Ofqual's regulatory needs.

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Notice Title

PTQ Technical Assessment Reviews

Notice Description

To analyse the allotted set of qualifications and make recommendations to ensure that only valid and robust qualifications can be used by centres for accountability purposes through inclusion on the performance tables in 2024 - thus only robust and valid qualifications receive public funding. The reviews will include an evaluation of submission documentation against a set of technical questions that address key aspects of the qualifications, such as the appropriateness of the content (in relation to the level and purpose of the qualifications), and quality of the sample assessment materials and approach to standard setting.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-df82d814-c767-4d91-9b22-45ef9ca1fb5f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/627a5329-9c3e-4d07-ba80-3883b1901540
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

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

73210000 - Research consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£102,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£20,400 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 May 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jan 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Feb 20215 years ago
Contract Period
16 Feb 2021 - 9 Jul 2021 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OFFICE OF QUALIFICATIONS AND EXAMINATIONS REGULATION (OFQUAL)
Contact Name
Commercial Team
Contact Email
procurement@ofqual.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2476716830

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
5
Supplier Names

ALISON WOOD

ANNE PINOT DE MOIRA

K&P CRABTREE CONSULTANCY

KATH THOMAS CONSULTING

NEWMAN BURDETT

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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