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Financial Advisers: Safety Valve Programme (con_14114)

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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31 May 2022 at 14:54

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education has successfully awarded a contract titled "Financial Advisers: Safety Valve Programme." This procurement falls under the business services category, specifically focusing on law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security. The contract, valued at £21,000, commenced on 4th April 2022 and will run until 31st March 2023. The procurement process utilised a limited method, specifically a competitive quotation below the threshold, and the tender was concluded on 1st April 2022, marking the completion of this phase.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in financial consultancy and advisory services. Businesses that are well-suited to participate would include those providing financial advisory services, particularly in areas related to education and public sector funding, aiming to support schools facing budgetary pressures. Engaging in this type of procurement can drive growth and enhance reputation within the education sector, as there is an increasing demand for specialised financial support in the educational landscape.

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Notice Title

Financial Advisers: Safety Valve Programme (con_14114)

Notice Description

This contract relates to the department's requirement for advice from financial experts to support Dedicated Schools Grant deficit intervention work.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1abbe703-00ae-4f0c-af73-b88bd717da98
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/92c93a19-faac-44e8-8d22-62630051ecd5
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£21,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£21,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 May 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Apr 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Apr 20223 years ago
Contract Period
3 Apr 2022 - 31 Mar 2023 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
DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3BT
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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PUTSHAM ASSOCIATES

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