Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Ofqual
Earlsdon Park, 53-55 Butts Rd
Coventry
CV1 3BH
Telephone
+44 7946672370
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKG33 - Coventry
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA29088
one.2) Information about joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
Education
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
On-screen Exams Research Study
Reference number
OF969
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
Research to identify the potential opportunities, challenges, risks and benefits of on-screen exams in England.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value excluding VAT: £276,500
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKG33 - Coventry
Main site or place of performance
Coventry
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Research to identify the potential opportunities, challenges, risks and benefits of on-screen exams in England.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Project methodology / Weighting: 25
Quality criterion - Name: Project delivery and implementation / Weighting: 20
Quality criterion - Name: Options appraisal and analysis / Weighting: 25
Quality criterion - Name: Social Value / Weighting: 10
Price - Weighting: 20
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
Depending on the outcome of this work, there may be a requirement for an additional phase 2 study to be carried out. If required, the approach for Phase 2 will be developed using the research findings from Phase 1.
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2.14) Additional information
The Crown Commercial Services (CCS) dynamic purchasing systems (DPS) agreement ref: RM6126 Research and Insights was used to source and select suppliers to bid for this work. Approved suppliers were asked to express interest in bidding. All those who expressed interest were sent an Invitation to Tender pack.
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Restricted procedure
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2021/S 000-027493
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
OF969
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
21 August 2023
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 2
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 2
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 2
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
PA CONSULTING SERVICES LTD
10 Bressenden Place
LONDON
SW1E 5DN
Telephone
+44 2073335398
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £276,500
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
The Crown Commercial Services (CCS) Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) agreement was used to source and select suppliers. Approved suppliers were asked to express interest in bidding for this requirement. All who did express interest were sent and Invitation to tender pack.
(MT Ref:230392)
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Public Procurement Review Service
Cabinet Office
London
publicprocurementreview@cabinetoffice.gov.uk
Telephone
+44 3450103503
Country
United Kingdom
Internet address
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/public-procurement-review-service-scope-and-remit