Award of Contract to Tackle Bogus Degree Provision and Degree Fraud in England
DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION · Awarded contract
AwardedAward of Contract to Tackle Bogus Degree Provision and Degree Fraud in England
Awarded 31 May 2017
Awarded31 May 2017
Value£50,000.00
AgencyDEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryEducation & Training
Ended 8y 5mo ago12mo term
Awarded 31 May 2017Expired 30 May 2018
About
The Department for Education awarded a contract to Higher Education Career Services Unit for services to enhance the Department's activities to tackle bogus degree provision and degree fraud in England.
The contract, valued at £50,000, continues a service initially commissioned in 2015 and renewed in 2016, aimed at protecting the reputation of the UK higher education sector by taking a proactive approach against degree mills and degree fraud.
The Department for Education maintains lists of recognised UK degree providers and advises the public on legitimate providers, liaising with enforcement authorities where appropriate.
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Award of Contract to Tackle Bogus Degree Provision and Degree Fraud in England
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