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title: "Administration and Management of the matrix Standard"
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# Administration and Management of the matrix Standard

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-93382a53-cb3d-4475-954a-50391b1fc439

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## Summary

The procurement process concerns the "Administration and Management of the Matrix Standard" tender, managed by the Department for Education in England. This initiative falls under the administration services and education and training services categories, primarily benefiting various locations including the United Kingdom and broader territories. The procurement method is classified as a concession contract, with the procurement stage marked as "Award." The contract period begins on 10th January 2020 and concludes on 9th January 2025, following a tender period that ended on 11th July 2019.

This opportunity can foster business growth for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) involved in providing quality guidance services. Companies that excel in delivering high-quality information, advice, and guidance related to education and career planning would be particularly well-suited to compete. Engaging in this tender allows businesses to align with government objectives aimed at improving social mobility and equality of opportunity.

## Notice

1. The Careers Strategy December 2017 forms part of the government's plan to make Britain fairer, improve social mobility and offer opportunity to everyone. Excellent careers guidance makes sure there is equality of opportunity. It unlocks potential and transforms outcomes for people of all ages. Individuals need to be sure that the organisations who deliver careers information and advice will deliver a quality service. 2. The matrix Standard was launched in 2002 and is the intellectual property of the Secretary of State for Education (DfE) and is Crown Copyright. It is a quality Standard for the effective delivery of information, advice and/or guidance on learning and work. It promotes the delivery of high quality information, advice and/or guidance by ensuring organisation's review, evaluate and continuously develop their service; encourage the take up of professionally recognised qualifications and the continuous professional development of their staff. 3. The standard has been reviewed in 2011 which led to a revised matrix Standard being developed and introduced from August 2012. Annual Continuous Improvement Checks were then included in August 2013 to strengthen the commitment of matrix certified organisations to look for continuous improvement of the service they are offering.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7add027c-4a3d-419f-825d-c4dd9dac388e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Concession Contract |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Sep 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Jul 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Sep 2019 |
| Contract period | 10 Jan 2020 - 9 Jan 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| 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 | THE GROWTH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services
- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 75100000 - Administration services
- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 27 Sep 2019 at 13:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7add027c-4a3d-419f-825d-c4dd9dac388e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7add027c-4a3d-419f-825d-c4dd9dac388e
  27th September 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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