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title: "ITT for the Independent Evaluation of the Mandarin Excellence Programme"
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# ITT for the Independent Evaluation of the Mandarin Excellence Programme

Buyer: UNIVERSITY COLLEGE LONDON  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-acaa3e92-b516-429a-952f-eed40125e072

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## Summary

The University College London (UCL) is currently seeking an independent evaluator for the Mandarin Excellence Programme. The tender, titled "ITT for the Independent Evaluation of the Mandarin Excellence Programme," is classified under the industry category of evaluation consultancy services. This procurement process is at the tender stage, with the submission deadline set for 30th April 2018. The successful contract will commence on 1st June 2018 and continue until 31st March 2020, with a budget of £50,000. Bids can be submitted through UCL's electronic tendering portal, Intend.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for consultancy firms specialising in educational evaluations and language programme assessments. Businesses that are adept in conducting evaluations and providing actionable insights in educational settings would be particularly well-suited for this contract. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) have the potential to compete effectively, as the procurement process is open and designed to accommodate diverse bidders, enabling growth through successful contracts in the education sector.

## Notice

UCL is planning to purchase the services of an independent evaluator. The evaluator will: 1. Evaluate programme success and report on the delivery of programme objectives in 2018, 2019 and 2020; 2. Explore possible barriers to success and wherever possible provide reasonable recommendations for programme improvement. 3. Evaluate the progress toward required numbers of Mandarin speaking pupils 4. Evaluate pupil progress and report on sustainability of Mandarin learning after the end of the programme. The specification detailing UCL's full scope of requirements is set out in the UCL Bid Guidance Document and the Evaluation document, which have been published on UCL's electronic tendering system Intend (https://in-tendhost.co.uk/ucl/).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ce093fd3-90fe-49ba-9c5f-3128bc2e4e49 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Mar 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Apr 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 May 2018 - 31 Mar 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY COLLEGE LONDON |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | Central London |
| Postcode | WC1E 6BT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI36 Camden |
| Local authority | Camden |
| Electoral ward | Bloomsbury |
| Westminster constituency | Holborn and St Pancras |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services

## Release History

- 28 Mar 2018 at 13:35 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ce093fd3-90fe-49ba-9c5f-3128bc2e4e49
- 28 Mar 2018 at 13:18 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ce093fd3-90fe-49ba-9c5f-3128bc2e4e49

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ce093fd3-90fe-49ba-9c5f-3128bc2e4e49
  28th March 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/ucl/
  UCL e-Tendering Portal

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