Award

Slough Commissioner

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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Award

22 Jul 2020 at 14:37

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Department for Education, which is based in London, and pertains to the contract titled "Slough Commissioner." This initiative falls under the category of research and development consultancy services and aims to review children's services in Slough Borough Council. The procurement method was a single tender action below the threshold, with an awarded contract value of £40,000. The contract period commenced on 1 January 2020 and concluded on 30 June 2020. The tender stage for this process has been completed, with the award having been published on 22 July 2020.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs) involved in consultancy services. Companies that specialise in governance arrangements or service delivery models for educational or social services will be well-suited to compete for similar future contracts. Engaging in this type of procurement can enhance business visibility and establish important connections within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Slough Commissioner

Notice Description

The Contractor has agreed to act as the Department's Commissioner in Slough Borough Council to undertake a review of children's services and develop recommendations for new governance arrangements for the proposed service delivery model on the terms and conditions set out in this Contract.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3f499941-5c60-485f-ae6f-0c509ade9cea
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3738a61d-4efa-4621-9ae6-ba02b7caf28b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jul 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jan 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jan 20206 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2020 - 30 Jun 2020 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
TLI London

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TCD ASSOCIATES

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