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RISE Adviser (con_28376)

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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18 Sep 2025 at 10:05

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education has concluded a procurement process for the "RISE Adviser" service, classified under education and training services, across multiple regions in the United Kingdom, including the East of England, London, and the East Midlands. The procurement, valued at £76,800, was conducted through a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement. The award stage completed with the contract awarded to Sapientia Education Trust on 10th January 2025. The contract period is set from 13th January 2025 to 30th April 2026, offering significant engagement across nine regions, from the North East to the South West of England.

This tender provides an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in education and training services to expand their reach within the public sector, particularly suited for SMEs, given the suitability criteria outlined. Although the primary suppliers have already been selected, it demonstrates the Department for Education's commitment to partnering with capable service providers, encouraging similar SMEs in the future to prepare for related opportunities within the UK's substantial education sector. Businesses eager to engage in public contracts and who can operate across multiple regions will benefit from understanding the framework agreements in place and actively participating in future selective procurement processes.

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Notice Title

RISE Adviser (con_28376)

Notice Description

RIDE Adviser secondment agreement - East of England

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-22d1658d-760a-4656-8a0e-79e86797b854
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0c1054c7-3747-4af1-b49e-cb430dd1bdad
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
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£76,800 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£76,800 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
13 Jan 2025 - 30 Apr 2026 1-2 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
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), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, 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

SAPIENTIA EDUCATION TRUST

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