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title: "Notice of Contract Award - Curriculum and General Qualifications: Call for Evidence Analysis"
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# Notice of Contract Award - Curriculum and General Qualifications: Call for Evidence Analysis

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-283c0b13-1bfc-4e10-96ad-0d6a8c9564e2

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## Summary

The Department for Education has awarded a contract titled "Notice of Contract Award - Curriculum and General Qualifications: Call for Evidence Analysis" in the analysis services industry category. The procurement process, initiated as a tender, is currently in the award stage with a contract value of £125,000. This contract focuses on reviewing the national curriculum and statutory assessment system across various regions including British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, the rest of the world, and the United Kingdom. The procurement was conducted through a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, with the tender period ending on 6th November 2024 and the contract period spanning from 25th November 2024 to 28th February 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in analysis services, particularly those with expertise in educational consultancy and survey analysis. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited to compete in this space, given the government's focus on ensuring the inclusivity and adaptability of the curriculum. The awarded supplier, Alma Economics, represents the type of business that can effectively address the project's needs. Engaging in this tender enables businesses to contribute to high-value educational reforms and align with government missions on opportunity and growth.

## Notice

The government announced the launch of a Review of the Curriculum and Assessment. This will include undertaking a review of the existing national curriculum and statutory assessment system, including qualification pathways, and through this seek to contribute to the Government's missions on opportunity and growth. It will refresh the curriculum to ensure it is cutting edge, fit for purpose and meeting the needs of children and young people to support their future life and work. Building on the Government's commitment to high standards in the curriculum in England, whilst ensuring that the curriculum appropriately balances ambition, excellence, relevance, flexibility and inclusivity for all our children and young people. The Review will address the key problems and hard barriers to achievement in the curriculum and assessment system from KS1-5, and ensure meaningful, rigorous and high-value pathways for all at 16-19.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/90878c07-a95b-4f50-ad9b-c4d1a19eda2c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Nov 2024 |
| Contract period | 25 Nov 2024 - 28 Feb 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £125,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £125,000 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 3BT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ALMA ECONOMICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 71620000 - Analysis services
- 71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy services
- 79311300 - Survey analysis services

## Release History

- 9 Dec 2024 at 16:02 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/90878c07-a95b-4f50-ad9b-c4d1a19eda2c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/90878c07-a95b-4f50-ad9b-c4d1a19eda2c
  9th December 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8c0ae8d1-8b9d-4175-b563-94baa84663d5
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f316c638-986b-4dad-8a4d-6a1349917403
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