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title: "Provision of an independent complaints adjudication service for OFSTED CON_13270"
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# Provision of an independent complaints adjudication service for OFSTED CON_13270

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7c2ac40e-91cc-4cf3-8b11-04cf55398df4

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## Summary

The Department for Education has awarded a contract for the provision of an independent complaints adjudication service for OFSTED. The contract, valued at £87,000 GBP, covers education and training services. The procurement method used was an open procedure (below threshold). The tender period ended on 23rd December 2021, with the contract period running from 1st April 2022 to 31st March 2026. The service is to be provided across various regions in the United Kingdom.

This contract presents an opportunity for businesses in the education and training services sector to engage with the Department for Education. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise organisations (VCSEs) are encouraged to compete for this contract. The contract, with a duration of four years, offers stability and potential growth for businesses operating in this industry category.

## Notice

DfE has appointed a contractor for the Provision of an independent complaints adjudication service for OFSTED.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a31a826e-ea6c-46e2-82cd-fed2bbd46f1f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Jan 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Dec 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Mar 2022 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £87,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £87,000 |
| 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 | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CEDR |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 18 Jan 2024 at 14:41 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a31a826e-ea6c-46e2-82cd-fed2bbd46f1f
- 15 Mar 2022 at 14:16 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a31a826e-ea6c-46e2-82cd-fed2bbd46f1f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a31a826e-ea6c-46e2-82cd-fed2bbd46f1f
  18th January 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a6993054-63f7-43b4-bd64-e957804c4780
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6dbf9a61-6bdd-435e-8db3-1e60d24d2b54
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