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Framework agreement for qualification assessment services

OFFICE OF QUALIFICATIONS AND EXAMINATIONS REGULATION (OFQUAL)

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17 Aug 2022 at 10:49

Summary of the contracting process

The Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual) has awarded a contract for the "Framework agreement for qualification assessment services" to multiple suppliers. This procurement process, completed on August 17, 2022, is for the analysis and review of higher vocational and technical qualifications. The location for delivery is Earlsdon Park, Coventry, UKG33. The procurement method involved an open procedure. The contracting authority, Ofqual, is a central purchasing body in the Education sector.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses, especially SMEs, in the technical and vocational education services industry. Suppliers like Rebecca Conway (Sole Trader) and Kate Kelly are actively engaged in this contract. The evaluation criteria included method statements and price, with a total contract value of £600,000 signed on July 25, 2022. Businesses with experience in qualification assessment and review are well-suited to compete in this procurement process that aims to provide feedback on the suitability of submitted qualifications.

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Notice Title

Framework agreement for qualification assessment services

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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-035f69
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022779-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Aug 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Jul 20223 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
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
9
Supplier Names

ACER INTERNATIONAL UNITED KINGDOM

ALISON WOOD

ALPHAPLUS CONSULTANCY

ANNE PINOT DE MOIRA

CRICKCOMBE

K AND P CRABTREE CONSULTANCY

KATE KELLY

KATH THOMAS CONSULTING

REBECCA CONWAY (SOLE TRADER

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