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title: "2nd Condition Data Collection Programme - Technical Quality Management"
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# 2nd Condition Data Collection Programme - Technical Quality Management

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-dedf7866-c471-4b95-8866-fed05d7b9353

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## Summary

The public procurement process involves the Department for Education (DfE) seeking a Technical Quality Manager (TQM) for the 2nd Condition Data Collection Programme (CDC2). The contract, valued at approximately £4.85 million, is set to commence on 4th August 2020 and will last for a period of 5.5 years, with an option for a two-year extension. This selective procurement was executed through a restricted procedure and was scheduled to close on 16th March 2020. The services required will cover various regions across the United Kingdom, including North East, North West, and London.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in technical support services, particularly those that are capable of delivering quality assurance and training in data management. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, considering their expertise in the relevant areas could effectively contribute to maintaining high standards throughout the CDC2 programme. Engaging in this tender could lead to further projects for those with experience in managing educational data and implementing quality assurance practices within the public sector.

## Notice

The DfE undertook a suite of procurements through which it will deliver the CDC2 programme. The first of these was the procurement of the IT solution (see OJEU notice ref: 2019/S 225-552062). The second was this procurement of a technical quality manager ('TQM'). The third procurement related to that of the surveying organisations ('SOs') to carry out surveys of the school estate. This notice relates to the procurement of the TQM. As expected the procurement of the TQM and SOs were carried out simultaneously. The TQM will provide technical leadership and advice to all CDC2 programme stakeholders. The TQM will also be responsible for ensuring the maintenance of standards, continuous improvement, training and quality assurance of survey provision to ensure the provision of consistent high quality data throughout the duration of the CDC2 programme. The full requirements of the TQM services are set out in the procurement documents. The initial term of the contract will be 5,5 years, with option to extend for a further period or periods of up to a maximum overall extension of 2 years. The initial term begins with an implementation period of 3 months and allows for a 3-month handover period prior to expiry (and the optional extension). This is to accommodate the 5 year CDC2 programme. Supplementary to the CDC2 programme and process, the DfE may require the TQM to take a leading role in overseeing the collection of Net Capacity Assessment ('NCA') data to understand the use of spaces within schools. The TQM role would ensure SOs understand the level and detail of data required to collect before commencing; and develop audit processes in conjunction with DfE and audit and quality assure the data collected. This data is used to measure and plan school places provision. Tenderers were required to submit a pre-priced fully developed contract variation in respect of the NCA requirement. Further details of the NCA are contained in the procurement documents. The ITT requested information on how the TQM could support the collection of room level data to facilitate the DfE's NCA processes. However, it is not known at the time of issuing this Notice whether services relating to NCA will actually be commissioned under the contract. On this basis the pre-priced variation was not be evaluated.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/120ab4d4-8ba5-4824-a52c-88d0ea643e27 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Dec 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Jul 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Aug 2020 |
| Contract period | 11 Nov 2020 - 10 May 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,160,533 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £4,160,533 |
| 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 | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M1 2WD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Piccadilly |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Central |
| 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 | 1 |
| Supplier names | ARCADIS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71356300 - Technical support services

## Release History

- 4 Dec 2020 at 16:34 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/120ab4d4-8ba5-4824-a52c-88d0ea643e27
- 18 Feb 2020 at 14:29 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2fe9d4cd-8d20-476f-a48b-70b086e00265
- 14 Feb 2020 at 15:20 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2fe9d4cd-8d20-476f-a48b-70b086e00265

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/120ab4d4-8ba5-4824-a52c-88d0ea643e27
  4th December 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2fe9d4cd-8d20-476f-a48b-70b086e00265
  18th February 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1f7b7559-f6c9-4eab-946c-df8d5650f62c
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