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UK NARIC/ENIC

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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12 Jan 2021 at 23:08

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process concerns a contract modification (extension) managed by the Department for Education, with the title pertaining to the National Academic Recognition Information Centre (UK NARIC) service. This service falls under the education and training services category and is classified within the CPV code of 80000000. The procurement method employed is a limited award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition, justified by extreme urgency as defined in the relevant regulations. The contract, currently valued at £13,000,000, is active and was signed on 1st January 2020.

This tender creates opportunities for businesses operating in the education services sector, particularly those that provide information and assessment services for academic and professional qualifications. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that have experience working with governmental contracts and an understanding of international education standards would be well-suited to compete for future related opportunities. Engaging with such tenders could help these businesses expand their market reach and establish partnerships with governmental agencies.

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Notice Title

UK NARIC/ENIC

Notice Description

The Lisbon Recognition Convention 1997 (officially the Convention on the Recognition of Qualifications concerning Higher Education in the European Region, which is an international convention of the Council of Europe elaborated together with UNESCO) requires all member states to maintain a 'National Information Centre' regarding academic qualifications. The UK signed the Lisbon Convention in November 1997. The UK Government contracts with an external supplier to deliver the National Academic Recognition Information Centre service (UK NARIC) or European Network of Information Centres (ENIC)

Lot Information

Lot 1

UK NARIC/ENIC is responsible for providing information, advice and expert opinion on vocational, academic and professional qualifications from over 180 countries worldwide.

Procurement Information

This is a contract modification (extension). Justification: PCR 2015, Regulation 72 1(C) PPN 01/20

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0289c3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000623-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£13,000,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jan 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jan 20206 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION
Contact Name
Sarah Shepherdson
Contact Email
sarah.shepherdson@education.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ECCTIS

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