Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Department for Education
Sanctuary Buildings, 20, Great Smith Street
London
SW1P 3BT
richard.mawer@education.gov.uk
Telephone
+44 123456789
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UK - United Kingdom
Internet address(es)
Main address
one.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Ministry or any other national or federal authority
one.5) Main activity
Education
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
UK ENIC
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 80490000 - Operation of an educational centre
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
The Department is looking to engage with prospective Contractors to provide international qualification services – for further information on the services required please see the attached ENIC policy content document (attached to this notice).
As part of engagement, the Department is looking to test early thinking on:
1. The contractual model, particularly between a concession contract approach in which end users are charged by the Contractor, or a funded model in which the Department provides a fee to the Contractor, or a hybrid of both;
2. Early thinking to our specification; what could be improved, what would look attractive to prospective Contractors and how risk could be managed during the Contract’s life;
3. The duration of a future contract.
The above list is not exhaustive.
The Department will arrange a virtual engagement session to be held on Nov 28 and like to last for up to a maximum of x2 hours. A Teams link will be shared 24 hours in advance, alongside a draft copy of our initial specification – please note the draft specification is a first draft and subject to extensive change based on feedback and further internal development.
The engagement session will involve an open Q&A format and will be led by DfE policy and commercial. A maximum of x3 attendees per prospective Contractor may attend, and questions may be submitted prior to the engagement session. The Department may follow on with a survey after the engagement session.
To register your interest, please email Richard Mawer and provide confirmation of the name and email addresses of attendees.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80000000 - Education and training services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Department is looking to engage with prospective Contractors to provide international qualification services – for further information on the services required please see the attached ENIC policy content document (attached to this notice).
As part of engagement, the Department is looking to test early thinking on:
1. The contractual model, particularly between a concession contract approach in which end users are charged by the Contractor, or a funded model in which the Department provides a fee to the Contractor, or a hybrid of both;
2. Early thinking to our specification; what could be improved, what would look attractive to prospective Contractors and how risk could be managed during the Contract’s life;
3. The duration of a future contract.
The above list is not exhaustive.
The Department will arrange a virtual engagement session to be held on Nov 28 and like to last for up to a maximum of x2 hours. A Teams link will be shared 24 hours in advance, alongside a draft copy of our initial specification – please note the draft specification is a first draft and subject to extensive change based on feedback and further internal development.
The engagement session will involve an open Q&A format and will be led by DfE policy and commercial. A maximum of x3 attendees per prospective Contractor may attend, and questions may be submitted prior to the engagement session. The Department may follow on with a survey after the engagement session.
To register your interest, please email Richard Mawer and provide confirmation of the name and email addresses of attendees.
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
2 May 2022
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes