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title: "Communication Fast Stream Qualification Change Notice"
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# Communication Fast Stream Qualification Change Notice

Buyer: CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b2d1bee9-28dd-48b6-ae37-8f6238bd59c7

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## Summary

The Crown Commercial Service is currently overseeing the procurement process for the "GCS Fast Stream qualification". This tender, classified under education and training services, is set in the United Kingdom, with a specific delivery address in London. The tender period is active, concluding on 31st March 2017, with a future contract period starting on 14th April 2017 and lasting until 14th August 2017. The procurement method is open and aims to design and deliver a 12-month qualification for GCS Fast Stream participants.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in education and training services, particularly those with experience in developing accredited programmes. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as their agility and local knowledge can provide valuable insights into the design and delivery of the qualification. Engaging with this process can lead to potential long-term partnerships with a key public sector body, enhancing the profile and reach of participating organisations.

## Notice

Communication Fast Stream Qualification

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/062d9272-b522-4e65-8b1a-c987f239b38a |
| 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 | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Nov 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Aug 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Aug 2017 |
| Contract period | 3 Sep 2017 - 3 Sep 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £368,800 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £368,800 |
| 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 | CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE |
| Locality | LIVERPOOL |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L3 9PP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool |
| Local authority | Liverpool |
| Electoral ward | City Centre North |
| Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE CHARTERED INSTITUTE OF MARKETING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 28 Nov 2019 at 15:52 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/062d9272-b522-4e65-8b1a-c987f239b38a
- 30 Mar 2017 at 09:36 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a3da6410-039f-4565-8d91-c568ab3ecb9c
- 24 Mar 2017 at 16:27 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a3da6410-039f-4565-8d91-c568ab3ecb9c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/062d9272-b522-4e65-8b1a-c987f239b38a
  28th November 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a3da6410-039f-4565-8d91-c568ab3ecb9c
  30th March 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d2b951bd-115f-4766-8076-29857c8ae376
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9b5dbc36-b052-436f-b3a3-d47ad28eb50d
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/59d52603-de30-4d03-be62-3157af9de9a1
  CCN

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