Published date: 10 June 2019

Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.


Closing: 11 July 2019

Contract summary

Industry

  • System quality assurance assessment and review services - 72225000

  • Education and training services - 80000000

Location of contract

Any region

Value of contract

£1

Procurement reference

tender_209489/775203

Published date

10 June 2019

Closing date

11 July 2019

Contract start date

10 January 2020

Contract end date

10 January 2025

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure (above threshold)

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

This procedure can be used for procurements above the relevant contract value threshold.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes

Description

1. The Careers Strategy December 2017 forms part of the government's plan to make Britain fairer, improve social mobility and offer opportunity to everyone. Excellent careers guidance makes sure there is equality of opportunity. It unlocks potential and transforms outcomes for people of all ages. Individuals need to be sure that the organisations who deliver careers information and advice will deliver a quality service.
2. The matrix Standard was launched in 2002 and is the intellectual property of the Secretary of State for Education (DfE) and is Crown Copyright. It is a quality Standard for the effective delivery of information, advice and/or guidance on learning and work. It promotes the delivery of high quality information, advice and/or guidance by ensuring organisation's review, evaluate and continuously develop their service; encourage the take up of professionally recognised qualifications and the continuous professional development of their staff.
3. The standard has been reviewed in 2011 which led to a revised matrix Standard being developed and introduced from August 2012. Annual Continuous Improvement Checks were then included in August 2013 to strengthen the commitment of matrix certified organisations to look for continuous improvement of the service they are offering

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About the buyer

Address

Level 2, Bishopsgate House
Darlington
DL1 6QE
England

Email

Jennifer.WALLIS@education.gov.uk