Award

Frances MacLellan - freelance consultancy services (con_26020)

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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Award

10 Oct 2024 at 18:34

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education has completed the procurement process for a contract titled "Frances MacLellan - freelance consultancy services (con_26020)" within the business services sector, encompassing law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security. The procurement, conducted through a limited method via competitive quotation (below threshold), covered the region of England, United Kingdom. The tender stage concluded on 17th September 2024, and the contract period extends from 24th September 2024 to 31st March 2025. The contract is valued at £24,500 GBP. The award, published on 10th October 2024, has been given to Frances MacLellan, classified as an SME.

This tender presents considerable opportunities for SMEs specialising in consultancy services, particularly those with a focus on education and public sector engagements. Firms offering expertise in business services, including law, marketing, and security, would be well-suited to compete for similar contracts in the future. The Department for Education's procurement approach supports the growth of smaller enterprises by facilitating entry through limited, competitive quotations. This creates a favourable environment for SMEs to expand their portfolio and establish a footprint in public sector consultancy.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Frances MacLellan - freelance consultancy services (con_26020)

Notice Description

Contract for freelance consultancy services to the Department for Education.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-44a0cf9c-98db-4ea1-a6b8-5a5edbde4717
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2ec87ba8-d15e-40fc-a247-9f5b27e818bf
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£24,500 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£24,500 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Sep 20241 years ago
Contract Period
23 Sep 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 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
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

FRANCES MACLELLAN

Further Information

Notice Documents

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