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title: "UK ENIC Service and Adjacent Services"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-a813e9da-c3de-43d3-bf22-f82b3defaf82"
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current_stage: "Award"
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# UK ENIC Service and Adjacent Services

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a813e9da-c3de-43d3-bf22-f82b3defaf82

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## Summary

The Department for Education has awarded a contract for the provision of UK ENIC Service and Adjacent Services, which pertains to the education and training services industry. This contract, valued at £32,984,407, was awarded to Ecctis Limited and will run from 22 November 2024 to 22 November 2029. The tender process was conducted using an open procedure above the threshold, and the award stage is currently complete. The contract will encompass services across various locations including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the United Kingdom, with key delivery obligations in line with the Lisbon Recognition Convention.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in the provision of education and training services, particularly those capable of delivering comprehensive equivalence and recognition services for foreign qualifications. It is especially suitable for SMEs and VCSEs given the contract’s specific suitability criteria. Companies with expertise in regulatory body interactions, consultancy services for government departments, academic institutions, and commercial employers will find this opportunity beneficial for business growth, enabling them to expand their operations both within the UK and internationally.

## Notice

In line with our obligations under the Lisbon Recognition Convention UK ENIC provides official information and advice on the recognition and equivalence of foreign qualifications with those of the UK, for the benefit of a variety of clients, including individuals with overseas qualifications/ skills, Government departments both in the UK and internationally, academic institutions (HE and FE), professional/regulatory bodies, commercial companies and employers. Including Early Years and Teacher Regulation Authority Services.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d49a6a81-a83e-472a-868b-024bb4d7e570 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Nov 2024 |
| Contract period | 22 Nov 2024 - 22 Nov 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £32,984,407 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £32,984,407 |
| 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 | ECCTIS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 18 Dec 2024 at 19:12 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d49a6a81-a83e-472a-868b-024bb4d7e570

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d49a6a81-a83e-472a-868b-024bb4d7e570
  18th December 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d7ab328f-3547-4f5e-b128-dcfbe3373acd
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