--- title: "Regulated Awarding Organisation for Choices College" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-19b221ca-e8e7-4114-be81-8b993484f781" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-19b221ca-e8e7-4114-be81-8b993484f781" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-19b221ca-e8e7-4114-be81-8b993484f781.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-19b221ca-e8e7-4114-be81-8b993484f781.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NHS ENGLAND" published: "2024-11-05" --- # Regulated Awarding Organisation for Choices College Buyer: NHS ENGLAND Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-19b221ca-e8e7-4114-be81-8b993484f781 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-19b221ca-e8e7-4114-be81-8b993484f781) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-19b221ca-e8e7-4114-be81-8b993484f781.json) ## Summary NHS England is soliciting bids through an open procedure to procure a regulated awarding organisation for Choices College, a post-16 institution specialising in functional skills development. The tender, classified under 'Education and training services,' involves delivering Functional Skills qualifications in English, mathematics, and ICT, along with curriculum resources and assessment materials. The contract is valued at £39,006.74 and spans from 9 December 2024 to 9 December 2027, with an extension option of 3+1+1 years. The procurement stage is currently active, with a tender period ending on 19 November 2024. The contractor must adhere to standards set by OFQUAL, the Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA), and local authorities. The delivery locations include the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Europe, and the rest of the world. Interested parties should express their interest via the Atamis e-sourcing portal. This tender opens significant opportunities for businesses specialising in educational services and assessment. It is particularly well-suited for SMEs that can meet regulatory standards and provide reliable, standardised assessment services. By securing this contract, businesses can expand their service portfolio, enhance their reputation in the education sector, and secure a steady revenue stream for up to five years. Ensuring continuity with national qualification standards will help the successful bidder reinforce their status as a key player in the educational services market. ## Notice NHS England is seeking to procure a regulated awarding organisation for Choices College, a specialist post-16 institution focused on functional skills development. The provider will support the delivery of Functional Skills qualifications, including curriculum resources and assessment materials, under a 3+1+1 contract term. The supplier must meet regulatory standards set by OFQUAL, the Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA), and local authorities. The awarded organisation will be responsible for delivering standardised assessments in key areas such as English, mathematics, and ICT, helping the college meet funding and educational requirements. The chosen supplier must demonstrate the ability to offer reliable assessment services, ensuring continuity and alignment with national qualification standards. To express interest and access the Tender Documentation please use the link below and view opportunities: https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome Additional information: To express interest and participate in the tender, please register and apply via Atamis e-sourcing portal https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome. Should Tenderers have any queries, or having problems using the portal, they should contact Helpdesk at: Phone: 0800 9956035 E-mail: support-health@atamis.co.uk ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9e7c208b-233f-4170-a786-35540c081180 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 5 Nov 2024 | | Submission deadline | 19 Nov 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 9 Dec 2024 - 9 Dec 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £39,006 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NHS ENGLAND | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | South East London | | Postcode | SE1 8UG | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East | | ITL 3 | TLI45 Lambeth | | Local authority | Lambeth | | Electoral ward | Waterloo & South Bank | | Westminster constituency | Vauxhall and Camberwell Green | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80000000 - Education and training services ## Release History - 5 Nov 2024 at 13:02 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9e7c208b-233f-4170-a786-35540c081180 - 5 Nov 2024 at 13:02 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/926a3e75-8faf-4be6-8794-35cfec2bc178 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9e7c208b-233f-4170-a786-35540c081180 5th November 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/926a3e75-8faf-4be6-8794-35cfec2bc178 5th November 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/144aeddb-cb2b-462e-a7e8-9bc353e67118 Appendix D Contract - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8ff73be8-306b-41be-a4d1-ec36b5c63134 Appendix D Contract ## Notice URLs - https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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