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Devon Commissioner

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

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13 Nov 2020 at 09:59

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22 Jul 2020 at 14:27

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22 Jul 2020 at 12:50

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Commissioner Services in Devon County Council" was conducted by the Department for Education, focused on the assessment of children's services in response to Covid-19. This direct procurement, categorised under research and development consultancy services (CPV Code: 73200000), saw the awarding of a contract valued at £25,600 to EDB Associates Limited. The contract was initiated on 26 May 2020 and was completed by 26 September 2020, with the contract period running from 26 May 2020 to 26 September 2020. Key contacts from the Department for Education are based in London.

This tender presents opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) looking to engage in public sector consultancy, particularly in social services and children’s welfare. Companies with expertise in public health, social care development, or educational service improvement would be well-suited to compete for similar future contracts, especially those focused on pandemic response and service reviews for vulnerable populations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Devon Commissioner

Notice Description

The Contractor has agreed to act as the Department's Commissioner in Devon County Council to undertake a review of children's services and leadership in response to Covid-19. This will include a robust assessment as to how services for the most vulnerable children can best be secured within the context of the Covid-19 pandemic and alongside improvement work.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/923c7793-0cb8-4d4d-afb4-86be97612d08
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
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£44,800 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£70,400 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Nov 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Jul 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jun 20205 years ago
Contract Period
21 Jul 2020 - 26 Mar 2021 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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
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

EDB ASSOCIATES

Further Information

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