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Kent Test VEAT Notice

KENT COUNTY COUNCIL

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07 Jul 2021 at 10:40

Summary of the contracting process

The Kent County Council is currently managing a procurement process titled "Kent Test VEAT Notice" for education and training services, specifically focused on the Eleven Plus test for schools in Kent. This contract is set to commence on 1 February 2022 and will run for 12 months, concluding on 31 January 2023. The awarding method employed is a limited procedure, allowing for a direct award without a prior call for competition due to the absence of competition. The recent contract, valued at £200,000, was signed on 21 May 2021 and is designated for the region of Maidstone, Kent.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in educational services, particularly those with experience in assessment and examination products. Given the direct award nature of this contract, businesses that can demonstrate reliability and existing capacity in delivering educational assessments would be well-positioned to engage in future procurement activities within the local government sector. Furthermore, this contract's aim to provide stability during uncertain times, such as the Covid-19 pandemic, emphasises the ongoing need for effective educational solutions in Kent.

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Notice Title

Kent Test VEAT Notice

Notice Description

12 month contract from 1 February 2022 to 31 January 2023 for Eleven Plus for schools in Kent - Contract Number: SC21026.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Covid-19 pandemic has disrupted the reprocurement for a contract to deliver the 11+ test in Kent, a 12 month contract from 1 February 2022 to 31 January 2023 with the existing supplier would provide stability during the pandemic whilst allowing time for a full procurement activity to be completed.

Procurement Information

Direct award due to absence of competition or protection of exclusive rights (reg 32(2)(b))

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02c4a7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015669-2021
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
Large

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
£200,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jul 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 May 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
KENT COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MAIDSTONE
Postcode
ME14 1XQ
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ45 Mid Kent
Delivery Location
TLJ4 Kent

Local Authority
Maidstone
Electoral Ward
Penenden Heath
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GL ASSESSMENT

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