Award

CON_27601 - project_9717 - Workforce Models for Inclusive Education

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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Award

07 May 2025 at 10:45

Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process was conducted by the Department for Education, focusing on "Workforce Models for Inclusive Education" within the area of research and development services and related consultancy services. The procurement utilised a selective method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The process was scheduled to reach completion by 26th March 2025, and the active award was announced on 5th May 2025, with the contract period starting on 7th May 2025 and ending on 31st March 2026. The buying organisation is based in Leicester, England, with the delivery locations extending to various regions including the British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the United Kingdom.

This tender offers opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSE), highlighting inclusivity in its scope, well-aligned with businesses specialising in educational consultancy and research services. The awarded contract, valued at £109,450, was secured by CFE Research, showcasing the potential for similar entities to effectively compete in future tenders. Companies with expertise in research and development, particularly with a focus on inclusive educational models, will find substantial business growth opportunities in engaging with such public procurement contracts.

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Notice Title

CON_27601 - project_9717 - Workforce Models for Inclusive Education

Notice Description

CON_27601 - project_9717 - Workforce Models for Inclusive Education

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-280f0493-92ff-4779-827a-10c19781749c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a1af2778-b80c-43cd-841c-cf0d0d536b2e
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, VCSE
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£109,450 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
26 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
6 May 2025 - 31 Mar 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
DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE1 5TE
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF21 Leicester
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Leicester
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Leicester South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CFE RESEARCH

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