Award

Mandarin Excellence Programme

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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Award

08 Sep 2021 at 13:52

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education is conducting the Mandarin Excellence Programme, which falls under the education and training services category. This procurement process is currently at the award stage, with the total contract value set at £16,400,000. The contract period commenced on 1st September 2021 and will run until 31st August 2024. This initiative covers a wide geographical area across the UK, including various regions such as North East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, and London, among others. The open procurement method was used, with the tender period officially closing on 19th April 2021.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in educational services and training, particularly those that can cater to the specific needs of the Mandarin Excellence Programme. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the contract has been designed to facilitate inclusivity within the procurement process. With the ongoing demand for educational growth and language skills development, providers of educational resources, training services, and related support are well-suited to compete in this lucrative sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Mandarin Excellence Programme

Notice Description

Contract Award Notice for the Mandarin Excellence Programme

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f588f5e1-e493-4b02-a644-14251cca9281
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8bbe00a0-14e9-40e0-8c8c-10e1d62ecd06
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
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
£16,400,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£16,400,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Sep 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Apr 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Aug 20214 years ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2021 - 31 Aug 2024 3-4 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
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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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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