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title: "TC820 - Quality Assurance Professionals for Schools"
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# TC820 - Quality Assurance Professionals for Schools

Buyer: MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e541710e-463e-40a4-966e-108aae8d9b14

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "TC820 - Quality Assurance Professionals for Schools" tender, initiated by Manchester City Council, focuses on education and training services within the United Kingdom. The contract, valued at £980,000, falls under the selective procurement method and is classified under the CPV code 80000000. The tender period concluded on 2 July 2021, with the contract period running from 14 September 2021 to 31 August 2026. The contract has been awarded, and is now classified as complete, with the award date noted as 24 August 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in education and training services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), to expand their offerings in the public sector. Companies that specialise in quality assurance or educational consultancy, including those with experience in support to schools and educational establishments in England, would be well-suited to compete in similar tenders in the future. This is a chance for businesses to engage with public authorities and establish long-term relationships within this field.

## Notice

Flexible Purchasing System - Quality Assurance Professionals for Schools

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8f9605b8-446c-48aa-b504-e73076e356a0 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Sep 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Jul 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Aug 2021 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2021 - 31 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £980,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £980,000 |
| 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 | MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M60 2LA |
| 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), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 15 |
| Supplier names | ANDREW LANGDEN; ANGELA WESTINGTON COUNSULTANCY; B HOLMES EDUCATION CONSULTANCY; COMPENDIUM EDUCATION & TRAINING; DREAM BIG CONSULTANCY; ELIZABETH HADDOCK; HEADSCOUNT CONSULTANCY; HOLLINSHEAD EDUCATIONAL CONSULTANCY; KEMPWORTH; LIAM TIPPIER SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT; MARY ARNOLD; MAX TURTON EDUCATION; MCARDLE EDUCATION; PENNINE SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT; SIMON TAYLOR |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 16 Sep 2021 at 10:13 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8f9605b8-446c-48aa-b504-e73076e356a0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8f9605b8-446c-48aa-b504-e73076e356a0
  16th September 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=599cb78a-acc3-eb11-810c-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

- http://www.manchester.gov.uk

## Provenance

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