---
title: "Framework contract for the provision of assessment expertise and review of qualification materials"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0330c8"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "OFFICE OF QUALIFICATIONS AND EXAMINATIONS REGULATION (OFQUAL)"
published: "2022-04-27"
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# Framework contract for the provision of assessment expertise and review of qualification materials

Buyer: OFFICE OF QUALIFICATIONS AND EXAMINATIONS REGULATION (OFQUAL)  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0330c8

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## Summary

The Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual) is currently conducting a tender for a "Framework contract for the provision of assessment expertise and review of qualification materials", within the education industry sector. Located in Earlsdon Park, Coventry (CV1 3BH), this active procurement process falls under the "services" category and involves an open procedure. The deadline for submission of tenders is set for 27th May 2022, with the contract expected to commence shortly after on 30th May 2022. The total value of this tender is £600,000, and it encompasses a framework agreement allowing for a maximum of 10 approved suppliers over an initial period of two years, with options for two additional one-year extensions.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in technical and vocational education services, particularly those with expertise in the assessment and review of higher level vocational qualifications. Companies that provide high-quality method statements and effective pricing structures would be well-suited to compete in this tender process. Engaging in this framework could enhance a business's profile within the education sector and create long-term partnerships with Ofqual, contributing to sustainable growth and expansion in service offerings.

## Notice

Assessment and review of qualifications submitted for approval by Awarding Organisations, providing feedback on the suitability of the Qualification. This will include but not be restricted to Higher Technical Qualifications (HTQ)

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This will be a framework agreement for a 2 year initial period, followed by 2 x 12 month optional contract extensions. We are seeking to award contracts to a number of approved suppliers (up to a maximum of 10), for the analysis and review of a number of higher level vocational and technical qualifications submitted by Awarding Qualifications during the contract period, and for the feedback on suitability of the qualification.

Renewal: 2 x 12 months optional extension options

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010794-2022 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Apr 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 27 May 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £600,000 |
| Lots value | £600,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | OFFICE OF QUALIFICATIONS AND EXAMINATIONS REGULATION (OFQUAL) |
| Locality | COVENTRY |
| Post town | Coventry |
| Postcode | CV1 3BH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG33 Coventry |
| Local authority | Coventry |
| Electoral ward | Sherbourne |
| Westminster constituency | Coventry North West |
| Delivery location | TLG33 Coventry |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80210000 - Technical and vocational secondary education services

## Release History

- 27 Apr 2022 at 09:08 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010794-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://ofqual.gov.uk
- http://www.mytenders.co.uk
- https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/public-procurement-review-service-scope-and-remit
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=226118
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA29088
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