Published date: 5 November 2024

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Opportunity (published 5 November 2024, last edited 5 November 2024)

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Contract summary

Industry

  • Education and training services - 80000000

Location of contract

SE1 8UG

Value of contract

£39,006.74

Procurement reference

CF-2685800D0O000000rwimUAA

Published date

5 November 2024

Closing date

19 November 2024

Closing time

1pm

Contract start date

9 December 2024

Contract end date

9 December 2027

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure (below threshold)

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

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

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No

Description

NHS England is seeking to procure a regulated awarding organisation for Choices College, a specialist post-16 institution focused on functional skills development. The provider will support the delivery of Functional Skills qualifications, including curriculum resources and assessment materials, under a 3+1+1 contract term. The supplier must meet regulatory standards set by OFQUAL, the Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA), and local authorities.

The awarded organisation will be responsible for delivering standardised assessments in key areas such as English, mathematics, and ICT, helping the college meet funding and educational requirements. The chosen supplier must demonstrate the ability to offer reliable assessment services, ensuring continuity and alignment with national qualification standards.

To express interest and access the Tender Documentation please use the link below and view opportunities:
https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome

More information

Attachments

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To express interest and participate in the tender, please register and apply via Atamis e-sourcing portal https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome.

Should Tenderers have any queries, or having problems using the portal, they should contact Helpdesk at:

Phone: 0800 9956035

E-mail: support-health@atamis.co.uk

About the buyer

Contact name

Workforce Commercial Team

Address

133 - 155 Waterloo Road
London
SE1 8UG
United Kingdom

Email

england.workforcecommercialteam@nhs.net