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title: "ICASO - independent adjudication service to Ofsted"
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# ICASO - independent adjudication service to Ofsted

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b0f97fba-e7c7-44c0-b2ec-f1e603d3c419

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Department for Education, which has awarded a contract titled "ICASO - independent adjudication service to Ofsted." This contract, categorised under education and training services, is based in London and was awarded on 19 March 2018. The contract period spans from 1 April 2018 to 31 March 2022, with a total value of £100,000. The procurement method employed was an open procedure, facilitating competition among suppliers.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses interested in providing adjudication services or related advisory roles, particularly those that operate in the education sector. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in complaint handling and mediation would be well-suited to compete for similar future contracts. The independent nature of this service positions it as a valuable offering for firms looking to expand their portfolio in public sector contracts.

## Notice

The Department for Education has appointed a supplier for the provision of independent adjudication services in relation to Ofsted's handling of complaints including; handling individual complaints, the provision of advice, regular reporting regarding the volume and the nature of complaints and publication of an annual report. The adjudication service is independent of Ofsted. Conclusions and the recommendations are independent of both departments (DfE and Ofsted).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fdc6eff1-4ca4-4c12-bf2f-59e13094561e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Jun 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Mar 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Mar 2018 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2018 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £135,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £100,000 |
| 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 CENTRE FOR EFFECTIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION (CEDR |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 7 Jun 2021 at 11:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fdc6eff1-4ca4-4c12-bf2f-59e13094561e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fdc6eff1-4ca4-4c12-bf2f-59e13094561e
  7th June 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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