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title: "Research into carbon reduction in the exams system"
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# Research into carbon reduction in the exams system

Buyer: OFFICE OF QUALIFICATIONS AND EXAMINATIONS REGULATION (OFQUAL)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-68b7d5d4-3479-4bd8-a1b6-6c9f3aad62f4

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## Summary

The Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual) in Coventry, England, has awarded a contract for the project titled "Research into carbon reduction in the exams system." The procurement was for research consultancy services related to environmental issues, with a contract value of £108,000. The tender process was open with the tender period ending on January 1, 2023, and the contract running from February 6, 2023, to March 31, 2023.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in research consultancy services focusing on environmental issues. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in environmental consultancy could find this contract particularly suited to their expertise. The awarded contract to Pa Consulting Services Limited indicates a successful bidding process that may inspire similar companies to participate in future procurement opportunities within the same industry category.

## Notice

The design, development and delivery of quantitative and qualitative research into the impact of the exams system on the environment.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/298d9d2b-154a-4725-8af2-ed52617aa927 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Mar 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Jan 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Feb 2023 |
| Contract period | 6 Feb 2023 - 31 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £90,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £108,000 |
| 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 | PA CONSULTING SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 73210000 - Research consultancy services
- 90713000 - Environmental issues consultancy services

## Release History

- 29 Mar 2023 at 16:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/298d9d2b-154a-4725-8af2-ed52617aa927

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/298d9d2b-154a-4725-8af2-ed52617aa927
  29th March 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR166241
  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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