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title: "Mandarin Excellence Programme"
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buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION"
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# Mandarin Excellence Programme

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f588f5e1-e493-4b02-a644-14251cca9281

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## Summary

The Department for Education is conducting the Mandarin Excellence Programme, which falls under the education and training services category. This procurement process is currently at the award stage, with the total contract value set at £16,400,000. The contract period commenced on 1st September 2021 and will run until 31st August 2024. This initiative covers a wide geographical area across the UK, including various regions such as North East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, and London, among others. The open procurement method was used, with the tender period officially closing on 19th April 2021.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in educational services and training, particularly those that can cater to the specific needs of the Mandarin Excellence Programme. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the contract has been designed to facilitate inclusivity within the procurement process. With the ongoing demand for educational growth and language skills development, providers of educational resources, training services, and related support are well-suited to compete in this lucrative sector.

## Notice

Contract Award Notice for the Mandarin Excellence Programme

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8bbe00a0-14e9-40e0-8c8c-10e1d62ecd06 |
| 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 | 8 Sep 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Apr 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Aug 2021 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2021 - 31 Aug 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £16,400,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £16,400,000 |
| 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 | 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) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 8 Sep 2021 at 13:52 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8bbe00a0-14e9-40e0-8c8c-10e1d62ecd06

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8bbe00a0-14e9-40e0-8c8c-10e1d62ecd06
  8th September 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
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