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title: "Evaluation of the 2021 Reformed National Professional Qualifications - con_13026"
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# Evaluation of the 2021 Reformed National Professional Qualifications - con_13026

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-80d12808-5a9e-4a50-9454-c27a5a71d775

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## Summary

The procurement process for the evaluation of the 2021 Reformed National Professional Qualifications is conducted by the Department for Education, located in London. This selective tender, valued at £424,951, falls under the research and development services category within the services industry. The contract period commenced on 2nd February 2022 and extends until 31st March 2026. The tender process concluded on 1st November 2021, and the awarded contract is currently active with CFE Research Ltd as the supplier.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses in the research and consultancy sector, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) seeking to expand their service offerings. Firms specialised in educational evaluation, assessment, and consultancy would be well-suited to engage in similar future tenders to support the Department for Education's ongoing initiatives to enhance professional qualifications across the UK.

## Notice

The aim of the evaluation is to understand how the 2021 reforms to the National Professional Qualifications have been implemented, and evaluate their impact on participants and their schools.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/55afd38f-69bc-4739-8203-8b6b9d999eb7 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Feb 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Nov 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Feb 2022 |
| Contract period | 2 Feb 2022 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £424,951 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £424,951 |
| 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 | CFE RESEARCH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 16 Feb 2022 at 15:25 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/55afd38f-69bc-4739-8203-8b6b9d999eb7
- 16 Feb 2022 at 14:43 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/55afd38f-69bc-4739-8203-8b6b9d999eb7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/55afd38f-69bc-4739-8203-8b6b9d999eb7
  16th February 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/53bab145-344a-489d-b4dd-2314bbe59cc7
  n/a

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