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Framework contract for the provision of assessment expertise and review of qualification materials

OFFICE OF QUALIFICATIONS AND EXAMINATIONS REGULATION (OFQUAL)

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27 Apr 2022 at 09:08

Summary of the contracting process

The Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual) is currently conducting a tender for a "Framework contract for the provision of assessment expertise and review of qualification materials", within the education industry sector. Located in Earlsdon Park, Coventry (CV1 3BH), this active procurement process falls under the "services" category and involves an open procedure. The deadline for submission of tenders is set for 27th May 2022, with the contract expected to commence shortly after on 30th May 2022. The total value of this tender is £600,000, and it encompasses a framework agreement allowing for a maximum of 10 approved suppliers over an initial period of two years, with options for two additional one-year extensions.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in technical and vocational education services, particularly those with expertise in the assessment and review of higher level vocational qualifications. Companies that provide high-quality method statements and effective pricing structures would be well-suited to compete in this tender process. Engaging in this framework could enhance a business's profile within the education sector and create long-term partnerships with Ofqual, contributing to sustainable growth and expansion in service offerings.

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Notice Title

Framework contract for the provision of assessment expertise and review of qualification materials

Notice Description

Assessment and review of qualifications submitted for approval by Awarding Organisations, providing feedback on the suitability of the Qualification. This will include but not be restricted to Higher Technical Qualifications (HTQ)

Lot Information

Lot 1

This will be a framework agreement for a 2 year initial period, followed by 2 x 12 month optional contract extensions. We are seeking to award contracts to a number of approved suppliers (up to a maximum of 10), for the analysis and review of a number of higher level vocational and technical qualifications submitted by Awarding Qualifications during the contract period, and for the feedback on suitability of the qualification.

Renewal: 2 x 12 months optional extension options

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0330c8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010794-2022
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80210000 - Technical and vocational secondary education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Apr 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 May 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OFFICE OF QUALIFICATIONS AND EXAMINATIONS REGULATION (OFQUAL)
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@ofqual.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2476716830

Buyer Location

Locality
COVENTRY
Postcode
CV1 3BH
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG33 Coventry
Delivery Location
TLG33 Coventry

Local Authority
Coventry
Electoral Ward
Sherbourne
Westminster Constituency
Coventry North West

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