Award

Independent Reviewers & Exam Procedures Review Advice Service

QUALIFICATIONS WALES

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

04 Feb 2022 at 09:52

S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Tender

24 Nov 2021 at 15:23

S2W Notice - Website Invitation to Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Qualifications Wales is seeking to award contracts for the “Independent Reviewers & Exam Procedures Review Advice Service”. This procurement process falls within the services sector and is centred in Newport, Wales. It is currently in the award stage, with the contract signed on 4th February 2022. The procurement method used was an open tender, aimed at securing independent reviewers and advisors to oversee regulatory decisions regarding qualifications in Wales, particularly concerning GCSE, A Level, and Skills Challenge Certificate complaints.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for consultancies and service providers specialising in technical analysis, evaluation, or educational compliance. Businesses well-suited to compete include those with expertise in performance review services and those familiar with independent regulatory procedures. Engaging in this process can allow firms to establish long-term relationships with Qualifications Wales, contributing to their growth and expanding their service portfolio in the education sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Independent Reviewers & Exam Procedures Review Advice Service

Notice Description

Qualifications Wales wishes to award contracts for services for independent reviewers and Exam Procedures Review Service (EPRS) advisors.As the regulator of qualifications in Wales, there are some regulatory decisions which could lead to an independent review. An independent reviewer needs to be in place to review these decisions and they need to be external to the organisation and independent from the original regulatory decision.The Exam Procedure Review Service is a procedure that we undertake to review awarding body decisions in relation to complaints related to GCSE, GCE A Level and Skills Challenge Certificate qualifications. The grounds must relate to the results that have been issued, malpractice and maladministration, and/or reasonable adjustments and special considerations. We convene a panel from within Qualifications Wales to investigate the allegations made against the awarding body and determine whether or not they have breached our requirements or their policies and procedures. An EPRS advisor will advise the panel during their investigation.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-115990
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=115990
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

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

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy services

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

79313000 - Performance review services

79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services

80200000 - Secondary education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Feb 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Jan 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Feb 20224 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
QUALIFICATIONS WALES
Contact Name
Stephanie Molina, procurement@qualificationswales.org
Contact Email
procurement@qualificationswales.org
Contact Phone
+44 1633373205, +44 1633373233

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWPORT
Postcode
NP10 8AR
Post Town
Newport
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL54 Monmouthshire and Newport
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Newport
Electoral Ward
Tredegar Park and Marshfield
Westminster Constituency
Newport West and Islwyn

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOCIAL CARE CONTINUUM

Further Information

Notice Documents

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