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CASPer Test across the Undergraduate New Medical Schools - Health Education England

HEALTH EDUCATION ENGLAND

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

24 Mar 2021 at 08:36

Award Notice
Tender

17 Feb 2021 at 08:59

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Health Education England is seeking to procure services for the 'CASPer Test across the Undergraduate New Medical Schools'. This tender follows a direct procurement method, aiming to award the contract directly to Altus Assessment, as they are believed to be uniquely qualified to meet the specific needs of this initiative. The tender was officially published on 17th February 2021, with a closing date for submissions set at 12 noon on 18th March 2021. The total contract value is £121,533, exclusive of VAT, and the contract is expected to run from 31st March 2021 to 31st March 2022. The contract will take place in England, falling under the education and training services category.

This procurement process offers significant growth opportunities for businesses, especially those specialising in educational assessment tools and services. Companies experienced in providing innovative solutions tailored for medical education would be particularly well-suited to compete, along with SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that can demonstrate the capability to deliver similar assessment services. With a clear direct award to a specified supplier, interested competitors must be prepared to present compelling evidence of their qualifications and experience in this niche area.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CASPer Test across the Undergraduate New Medical Schools - Health Education England

Notice Description

Health Education England (HEE - the Commissioner) are putting out this notice as a PIN (Prior Information Notice) with a view to completing a Direct Award. Please note the contracting authority intends to direct award the contract to Altus Assessment. The case for direct award can be found on the tender portal. Health Education England [HEE] believes that Altus Assessment are the only organisation able to deliver the specific requirements of the CASPer Test across the Undergraduate New Medical Schools. The financial envelope for the contract is PS121,533 exclusive of VAT. For the Specification, Contract and the Case for Direct Award please access the portal at: https://procontract.due-north.com/Opportunities/Index?p=40bb618e-0a24-e611-8114-000c29c9ba21&v=2 Project title: CASPer Test across the Undergraduate New Medical Schools - Health Education England Please access the portal for all documents. All communications should be made via the messaging function on the ProContract E-Tendering portal. If any provider has concerns with the commissioning intentions outlined within the published documentation, please raise this via the eTendering Portal in the first instance within 30 days of the publish date of this Prior Information Notice. The closing date of this PIN is 12 noon on 18th March 2021.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-fa6f539d-eb92-4a1a-9f47-641e0cfc1629
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9af13856-6780-4936-adff-8eee49e87270
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£121,533 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£121,533 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Mar 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Mar 20214 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 6-12 months
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
HEALTH EDUCATION ENGLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CRAWLEY
Postcode
RH11 7DH
Post Town
Redhill
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ28 West Sussex (North East)
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Crawley
Electoral Ward
Northgate & West Green
Westminster Constituency
Crawley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ALTUS ASSESSMENTS

Further Information

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