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title: "Government Studies MA"
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buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE"
published: "2024-11-18"
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# Government Studies MA

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8bf1dbef-14dd-4c26-8c78-b153a7113ffb

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## Summary

The Department for International Trade has awarded a contract for a part-time two-year place on the Government Studies MA course to Kings College London. This procurement, classified under Adult and other education services (CPV 80400000), involves a direct procurement method as a single tender action below the threshold. The process reached the award stage with the contract period starting on 1 October 2024 and ending on 31 March 2026. Located in London, the tender was valued at £25,284 GBP and was finalised on 30 September 2024 with the awarding notice published on 18 November 2024.

This procurement provides an opportunity for higher education institutions and professional training providers to explore similar public sector contracts that align with specialised educational services. While this particular contract may not be suited for SMEs or VCSEs due to its specific requirements and the direct procurement route taken, larger educational institutions with a focus on government studies and training programmes may find significant growth opportunities in fostering partnerships or participating in similar tenders within the education services sector.

## Notice

A part-time 2 year place on the Government Studies MA course.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/59a0deb6-9739-48f9-9dfd-56f78ea25e31 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2024 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £25,284 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £25,284 |
| 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 INTERNATIONAL TRADE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2DY |
| 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 | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | KINGS COLLEGE LONDON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80400000 - Adult and other education services

## Release History

- 18 Nov 2024 at 15:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/59a0deb6-9739-48f9-9dfd-56f78ea25e31

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/59a0deb6-9739-48f9-9dfd-56f78ea25e31
  18th November 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/aaa2b044-e564-41f4-bdef-870758a83eba
  n/a

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