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# Data Readiness Review

Buyer: OFFICE OF QUALIFICATIONS AND EXAMINATIONS REGULATION (OFQUAL)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-65ef73ea-a74f-43e3-9b99-f000fc30c547

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## Summary

The procurement process is for a contract titled "Data Readiness Review," initiated by the Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual) based in Coventry, England. The contract falls under the "Data collection and collation services" industry category and is currently at the Award stage, with the total contract value set at £21,000. The contract period commenced on 4 April 2021 and is expected to conclude on 11 June 2021. The procurement method used was an open procedure, allowing for broad participation from interested suppliers.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in data analysis, data collection, and related services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Companies that can effectively engage in collaborative projects, particularly those with experience working with regulatory compliance teams, will find this tender appealing. The successful completion of the Data Readiness Review can help enhance the capacities of qualification organisations and create pathways for further contracts in the education sector.

## Notice

Problem statement The IM Data Services team had hoped to provide input to the team from permanent members of staff but significant commitments in terms of collecting data for summer 2021 have meant the internal team has been unable to participate. Input from the IM Data Services team to phase 1 has instead been provided by external resource who has had additional capacity alongside commitments on SVR tagging work. It is now clear that permanent IM Data Services team members will not be available to provide input to phase 2 either. Without the team's input to the meetings with AOs and the reporting process, the impact and value from phase 2 is likely to be reduced. The Requirement The work has been divided into two phases: seven AOs were included in phase 1, which was completed at the end of March 2021; and nine AOs will be included in phase 2 which is expected to complete by 11 June 2021. The work will be carried out in partnership with the Data Analysis team, the Data Services team, and Regulatory Compliance teams. The collaboration of all three teams to review the AO evidence and produce reports is necessary to ensure the greatest value and impact from the work. Support is required to collaborate with the Ofqual teams, mentioned above, attend and input into meetings with nine AOs, review data readiness evidence supplied by the AOs and provide feedback on the produced reports within a specified timeframe. Outcome Required Both phases of the Data Readiness Review project will produce Data Readiness reports for each AO that participates. The report outlines how the AO is operating against the requests for data from Ofqual. Specifically, looking at the governance, process flow, data sources, processing, and collation required to respond to Ofqual's data requests. It will allow AOs to highlight any challenges involved in responding to requests for data. The two Data Readiness phases will then be combined by the Regulatory Compliance team to output a thematic high-level report for delivery to Ofqual's VTQ Directorate. The thematic report is not expected as part of this SoW.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/456b253c-5ce5-462b-b0bc-6bd91dd7ae04 |
| 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 | 13 May 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Jan 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Apr 2021 |
| Contract period | 3 Apr 2021 - 11 Jun 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £21,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £21,000 |
| 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 | 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 | MANGROVE DATA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72314000 - Data collection and collation services
- 72316000 - Data analysis services

## Release History

- 13 May 2021 at 16:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/456b253c-5ce5-462b-b0bc-6bd91dd7ae04

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/456b253c-5ce5-462b-b0bc-6bd91dd7ae04
  13th May 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY161976
  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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