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WP3681 - School Improvement and Moderation

WALSALL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

TenderUpdate

03 Aug 2021 at 12:28

TenderUpdate

03 Aug 2021 at 12:27

Award

22 Jul 2021 at 11:04

Tender

06 May 2021 at 10:28

Summary of the contracting process

The Walsall Metropolitan Borough Council is currently engaged in a public procurement process for the contract titled "WP3681 - School Improvement and Moderation". This initiative falls under the industry category of education and training services and is located in Walsall, United Kingdom. The procurement method is open, following an open procedure, and is currently in the tender stage, having recently updated on 3rd August 2021. The contract has an estimated value of £750,000 and aims to ensure high-quality educational provisions for children in the area. The contract period is set to run from 1st September 2021 to 31st August 2023, with a potential extension of up to 36 months.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in educational services, particularly those involved in school improvement and moderation. Companies that have expertise in enhancing educational standards, training, and support services would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Additionally, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this an advantageous opportunity as the procurement specifically encourages inclusive bidding practices. By engaging in this process, businesses can contribute to meaningful educational initiatives while also seeking to expand their commercial reach within the public sector.

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Notice Title

WP3681 - School Improvement and Moderation

Notice Description

The Council wishes to procure a school improvement and moderation service. This service will support the Council's objective to ensure that all children in Walsall have access to high quality education provision. This contract will consist of two elements: School Improvement and Moderation.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Council wishes to procure a school improvement and moderation service. This service will support the Council's objective to ensure that all children in Walsall have access to high quality education provision. This contract will consist of two elements: School Improvement and Moderation.

Renewal: up to 36 months extension option

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02adc8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018609-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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

80100000 - Primary education services

80200000 - Secondary education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£750,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£750,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Aug 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Jun 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Jul 20214 years ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2021 - 31 Aug 2023 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WALSALL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

EUROPEAN UNION

Contact Name
Stephanie Westley
Contact Email
procurement@walsall.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WALSALL
Postcode
WS1 1TP
Post Town
Walsall
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG38 Walsall
Delivery Location
TLG38 Walsall

Local Authority
Walsall
Electoral Ward
St Matthew's
Westminster Constituency
Walsall and Bloxwich

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CHALLENGING EDUCATION

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