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title: "Common Awarding Organisations"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MINISTRY OF JUSTICE"
published: "2024-10-16"
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# Common Awarding Organisations

Buyer: MINISTRY OF JUSTICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d226c891-675c-4d4d-9572-38ea2684e30c

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## Summary

The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) has completed the award stage for the procurement process titled "Common Awarding Organisations," classified under education and training services. The procurement, which utilised an open procedure above the threshold, involved five lots: English, Maths, Hospitality and Catering, Engineering, and Textiles. The contracts were awarded to City and Guilds of London Institute and OCN London, covering multiple regions across the United Kingdom, including the North East, North West, and London. The tendering process concluded on 7th June 2024, with the contract period set from 1st October 2025 to 30th September 2029. This contract operates on an annual rebate model, ensuring no direct expenditure between MoJ and the Common Awarding Organisations, but between MoJ's contracted Core Education PES providers and CAO providers.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in education and training services, particularly those skilled in providing courses in English, Maths, Hospitality and Catering, Engineering, and Textiles. The structure and breadth of this multi-lot contract can accommodate both small and medium enterprises (SMEs), making it an enticing prospect for growth. By supplying vital educational services, businesses can establish robust relationships with governmental bodies and gain expansive regional exposure, thus enhancing their market presence. This tender is ideal for companies that are adaptable and capable of delivering high-quality educational services across diverse regions of the United Kingdom.

## Notice

Contract Award Notice which covers all five Lots within the Common Awarding Organisations contract. Lot 1 (English), Lot 2 (Maths), Lot 3 (Hospitality and Catering) and Lot 5 (Engineering) awarded to City and Guilds of London Institute. Lot 4 (Textiles) awarded to OCN London. Contracts nil value, no expenditure between MoJ and the CAO. The contract is for an annual rebate, the expenditure will be between MoJ's contracted Core Education PES providers and CAO providers from October 2025.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/549c495c-840b-4989-96a4-ce0b6817cfb0 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Jun 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2029 |
| 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 | MINISTRY OF JUSTICE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1H 9AJ |
| 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 | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | CITY AND GUILDS OF LONDON INSTITUTE; OCN LONDON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 16 Oct 2024 at 13:26 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/549c495c-840b-4989-96a4-ce0b6817cfb0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/549c495c-840b-4989-96a4-ce0b6817cfb0
  16th October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7d0a9e96-bacf-4219-b69e-7d6380442ed7
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1e94b0e9-9cce-4433-9425-1b268399e4ce
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9410f091-11c7-4698-8060-c2bd154df11d
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/21b2e2e2-c57d-45db-9349-5f4b78773e4e
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/24c05714-3281-44df-962b-380de0054ef0
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- https://ministryofjusticecommercial.bravosolution.co.uk/esop/ect/filesharing/flist/8113950/11080574/foldersFilesList.si#fh
  Lot 1 Redacted Contract

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