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Older Buildings Research Project (con_26309)

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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20 Dec 2024 at 10:46

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education has awarded a contract titled "Older Buildings Research Project" within the Research and Development Services industry. This procurement process, carried out using the CCS RM6126 Research & Insights Marketplace DPS, was in the Award stage as of December 20, 2024. Key dates include the contract start on December 12, 2024, and it is set to end on April 1, 2026. The project covers multiple regions, including British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, the Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. The total contract value is £1,181,364 GBP, with the procurement method being selective and involving a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for business growth, especially for firms involved in research and development services and related consultancy. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are specifically noted as suitable to compete. The project has been awarded to PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, indicating that businesses with robust capabilities, particularly in research and insights, could also find opportunities through such government contracts. Engaging in this tender can position a business favourably within the public sector market, enhancing its portfolio and fostering partnerships with significant governmental departments.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Older Buildings Research Project (con_26309)

Notice Description

**This is not a call for competition** This is the contract award notice for "Education Estates Older Buildings Research". The competition was carried out using the CCS RM6126 Research & Insights Marketplace DPS.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4376ec03-7db6-4ec2-a9d9-2b2104e363ec
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/33c8f7e5-1b28-45a8-b750-f00d7f6471d3
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
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
£1,181,364 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,181,364 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Dec 202411 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Dec 202411 months ago
Contract Period
12 Dec 2024 - 1 Apr 2026 1-2 years
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
Department for Education
Contact Email
olderbuildings.research@education.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
Not specified

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS

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