Award

Accountancy/ Taxation Professional x 10

DEFRA COMMERCIAL

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Award

19 Feb 2025 at 12:22

Summary of the contracting process

Defra Commercial has completed the procurement process for "Accountancy/Taxation Professional x 10" within the industry category of education and training services. The procurement was conducted via a direct procurement method, specifically a single tender action below threshold. The contract was awarded on 19th February 2025, with a consultancy start date on 5th February 2025, lasting until 5th February 2027. The services are to be delivered across various locations including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, and beyond. The contract is valued at £210,000 GBP.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for SMEs and VCSEs specialising in accounting and taxation services, given their suitability was a key criterion. Businesses adept at providing education and training services in a global context are well-suited for this contract, as the services are required across multiple regions. The awarded supplier, BPP Professional Education Limited, will serve as a valuable case study for similar businesses looking to engage in public procurement processes with the potential for partnership openings and market expansion.

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Notice Title

Accountancy/ Taxation Professional x 10

Notice Description

Accountancy/ Taxation Professional x 10

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-07cf7ae4-adca-4eed-ba4e-bd5d33681abe
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eda0fbe0-c0af-40ba-a1c9-eaa77633345e
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£210,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
5 Feb 2025 - 5 Feb 2027 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEFRA COMMERCIAL
Contact Name
network procurement
Contact Email
network.procurement@defra.gov.uk
Contact Phone
03459335577

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DF
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BPP PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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