Exam Boards
- DUDLEY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY
Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-0581a0
Description
Subject of the Contract:
Provision of regulated qualifications and assessments from specified awarding bodies.
Description of the Contract:
Dudley College intends to directly award contracts for the provision of qualifications and assessments to a defined list of approved exam boards. These include:
• Pearson Edexcel
• AQA
• City & Guilds
• NCFE
This decision is based on curriculum alignment, quality assurance, and regulatory compliance. No competitive tendering procedure will be undertaken for this procurement.
Justification for Direct Award:
Under Section 41 and Schedule 5 of the Procurement Act 2023, Dudley College is permitted to make a direct award where:
• The goods or services can only be supplied by a particular supplier due to technical or educational requirements.
• The contract value and nature do not warrant a competitive procedure.
• The decision supports continuity and consistency in curriculum delivery.
Estimated Contract Value:
£5-£6 million.
Contract Duration:
3 years with optional 1-year extension
Notices
UK5: Transparency notice
- Notice identifier
- 2025/S 000-046173
- Published
- 5 August 2025, 2:30pm