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DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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24 Feb 2026 at 17:07

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education (DfE) has completed the procurement process for the provision of the Turing Scheme Year 6 Assessment Service. This contract, under reference number RM6322, falls within the services category focusing on miscellaneous business-related services, and is governed by legal framework ID 32014L0024. Located in the UK, the procurement method utilised was an open procedure, ensuring a fair and transparent selection process. The contract was awarded on 24th February 2026 to the Association of Commonwealth Universities, with a contract value of £468,651.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in business-related services, particularly those within the education sector. Companies with expertise in assessment services can leverage this contract to gain recognition and expand their portfolio in the public education domain. Ideal contenders would be large organisations capable of managing the complex requirements of educational assessment services, as evidenced by the successful bidder, the Association of Commonwealth Universities. Engaging with such tenders can facilitate connections with public authorities, potentially leading to future collaborations and growth in the public sector marketplace.

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Notice Title

www.gov.uk/dfe

Notice Description

This contract is issued under the DPS Contract with the reference number RM6322 for the provision of the Turing Scheme Year 6 Assessment Service.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This contract is issued under the DPS Contract with the reference number RM6322 for the provision of the Turing Scheme Year 6 Assessment Service.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065b8a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016668-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79990000 - Miscellaneous business-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£468,651 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Feb 20262 weeks 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

ASSOCIATION OF COMMONWEALTH UNIVERSITIES

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