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title: "Higher technical qualifications level 4/5 - Cycle 2 assessments"
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# Higher technical qualifications level 4/5 - Cycle 2 assessments

Buyer: OFFICE OF QUALIFICATIONS AND EXAMINATIONS REGULATION (OFQUAL)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0b794317-3cf6-422a-b144-72cf94927cb3

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual) in the UK, which is seeking contractors for the project titled "Higher technical qualifications level 4/5 - Cycle 2 assessments." This initiative falls under the industry category of Technical and vocational secondary education services. The procurement stage has recently concluded with the award of the contract as of August 10, 2021. The contract period runs from August 16, 2021, to December 31, 2021, with a total value of £17,400. The services are located in the West Midlands region.

This tender creates opportunities for businesses specialising in educational consultancy and qualifications assessment, particularly those with expertise in Digital, Construction, Health, and Science standards. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to compete, given the suitability criteria. Interested parties that can deliver high-quality reviews of qualification materials would be well-positioned to engage in similar projects to help drive their business growth in the educational services sector.

## Notice

Review of qualification materials submitted by Awarding Organisations who submit Level 4 or Level 5 Qualifications to the Institute's Higher Technical Qualifications approvals process. The contractor will review the qualification materials that are submitted for an allocated awarding organisation and/or for a specific route covering either Digital, Construction or Health and Science standards. Subject Experts for each of the three routes will carry out reviews of the specification content and assessment materials, and the outcomes of these reviews will be shared with the contractor. It is expected that the Subject Expert findings will inform the final report produced by the contractor.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ffaa1847-1fc7-4b13-8b8b-1dfea9aa8732 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Sep 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Jan 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Aug 2021 |
| Contract period | 15 Aug 2021 - 31 Dec 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £34,800 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £17,400 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | OFFICE OF QUALIFICATIONS AND EXAMINATIONS REGULATION (OFQUAL) |
| Locality | COVENTRY |
| Post town | Coventry |
| Postcode | CV1 3BH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG33 Coventry |
| Local authority | Coventry |
| Electoral ward | Sherbourne |
| Westminster constituency | Coventry North West |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 3 |
| Supplier names | ALISON WOOD; K&P CRABTREE CONSULTANCY; KATH THOMAS CONSULTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80210000 - Technical and vocational secondary education services

## Release History

- 7 Sep 2021 at 16:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ffaa1847-1fc7-4b13-8b8b-1dfea9aa8732

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ffaa1847-1fc7-4b13-8b8b-1dfea9aa8732
  7th September 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP162685
  NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the myTenders Web Site at the link provided.

## Notice URLs

- http://ofqual.gov.uk

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