--- title: "OF788 - 2021 Programme Management" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-658add82-dae5-4710-be4c-e98a0576cee8" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-658add82-dae5-4710-be4c-e98a0576cee8" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-658add82-dae5-4710-be4c-e98a0576cee8.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-658add82-dae5-4710-be4c-e98a0576cee8.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "OFFICE OF QUALIFICATIONS AND EXAMINATIONS REGULATION (OFQUAL)" published: "2020-12-23" --- # OF788 - 2021 Programme Management Buyer: OFFICE OF QUALIFICATIONS AND EXAMINATIONS REGULATION (OFQUAL) Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-658add82-dae5-4710-be4c-e98a0576cee8 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-658add82-dae5-4710-be4c-e98a0576cee8) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-658add82-dae5-4710-be4c-e98a0576cee8.json) ## Summary The Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual) has conducted an open procurement process for the "OF788 - 2021 Programme Management" tender, focusing on the delivery of business services in the areas of law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security. The contract, valued at £29,360, is situated in the West Midlands, United Kingdom. The award date was 14 October 2020, and the contract period extends from 16 October 2020 to 19 February 2021. As of 23 December 2020, the contract has been awarded, with the supplier being Whitaker Turner & Associates Limited. This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in business services such as programme management and consultancy. Interested businesses can leverage their expertise in governance arrangements and resource management to compete effectively. With the focus on implementing and maintaining a structured programme infrastructure, firms with experience in overseeing complex projects would be particularly well-suited to participate in similar future tenders, aiding in their growth and visibility within the public sector. ## Notice 2021 Programme Management To include: 1. Designing and implementing the new governance arrangements with DfE in relation to the 2021 Programme, including ensuring the effective running of the Joint Programme Board. 2. Designing and implementing a programme infrastructure for the 2021 Programme, including confirming roles and responsibilities, resourcing, risk management, planning and decision making. 3. Maintaining the internal programme infrastructure and the joint governance arrangements with DfE for a period of 4 months. 4. Designing and initiating a programme office structure for the 2021 Programme 5. Securing the resource and ways of working for an effective programme office to be sustained at the end of the contract ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8186cbcb-3627-44e8-83d2-e7cbee5cc8cc | | 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 | 23 Dec 2020 | | Submission deadline | 1 Jan 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 13 Oct 2020 | | Contract period | 15 Oct 2020 - 19 Feb 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £29,360 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £29,360 | | 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 | 1 | | Supplier names | WHITAKER TURNER & ASSOCIATES | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ## Release History - 23 Dec 2020 at 17:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8186cbcb-3627-44e8-83d2-e7cbee5cc8cc ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8186cbcb-3627-44e8-83d2-e7cbee5cc8cc 23rd December 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC161091 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 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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