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Provision of a community of practice and community of practice portal

CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE

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14 Oct 2025 at 15:50

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was led by the Crown Commercial Service on behalf of the Department for Education (DfE). The contract, titled "Provision of a community of practice and community of practice portal," falls under the industry category of Research Services, with CPV code 73110000. It took place in the United Kingdom, specifically addressing services. This contract was executed through a selective procurement method via a framework agreement, indicating a call-off process. The planning culminated in an active award on 9th September 2025, with the contract period spanning from 8th September 2025 to 7th September 2026. The tender was officially complete as of the latest recorded date on 14th October 2025, and its monetary value stands at £399,487.50 GBP.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those experienced in developing and managing communities of practice portals. Companies equipped with the capacity to deliver research services effectively and those familiar with government contracts and educational sector requirements would be well-suited to compete for similar opportunities. Although the specific tender was not designated as suitable for SMEs or VCSEs, large scale organisations like The Anna Freud Centre, which was the awarded supplier, are examples of entities that can leverage such contracts to expand their portfolio and strengthen their market presence in collaborative educational and research services.

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Notice Title

Provision of a community of practice and community of practice portal

Notice Description

Provision of a community of practice and community of practice portal for Department for Education (DfE)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-185d8a68-8814-4001-a76b-053aff8cbd6d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d045e0ff-a3da-4170-a0c6-e5f8fcde1d1e
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£399,487 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£399,487 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
29 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
7 Sep 2025 - 7 Sep 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 9PP
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
City Centre North
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE ANNA FREUD CENTRE

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