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CHILDMINDER 'RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION' CONSULTATION: ANALYSIS OF RESPONSES (con_25483)

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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06 Jun 2024 at 17:52

Summary of the contracting process

The Department For Education recently completed a procurement process titled 'CHILDMINDER 'RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION' CONSULTATION: ANALYSIS OF RESPONSES', falling under the research and development services and related consultancy services classification. The procurement method used was competitive quotation (below threshold). The contract value was GBP 23,900, with a tender period ending on April 15, 2024, and a contract period lasting from April 22, 2024, to July 31, 2024. The buying organization, Department For Education, located in Manchester, United Kingdom, awarded the contract to ICF Consulting Services Ltd.

This procurement opportunity, suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), provides a chance for companies in the research and development services industry to engage with the Department For Education. Businesses offering consultancy services tailored to childminder recruitment and retention may find this tender particularly relevant. The competitive quotation process indicates a focus on cost efficiency, making it ideal for agile businesses looking to contribute to policy analysis and development within the education sector.

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Notice Title

CHILDMINDER 'RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION' CONSULTATION: ANALYSIS OF RESPONSES (con_25483)

Notice Description

Analysis of responses to the DfE's childminder 'recruitment and retention' consultation.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-24a82312-fa7e-4e59-8ce3-afc6bb17be33
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8a1ab70d-51d8-4253-9c19-5ecdb458a323
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£23,900 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£23,900 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jun 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Apr 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Apr 20241 years ago
Contract Period
21 Apr 2024 - 31 Jul 2024 1-6 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
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M1 2WD
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
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
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Piccadilly
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ICF CONSULTING SERVICES

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