Exam Boards
The procurement contact named on the official notice.
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
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- ocds-h6vhtk-0581a0
- Stage
- award · Awarded
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- 046173-2025
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