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Safety Valve Financial Adviser (con_20079)

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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20 Apr 2023 at 13:34

Summary of the contracting process

The Department For Education has successfully awarded the contract for the Safety Valve Financial Adviser (con_20079) in the Education and training services category. The procurement method used was Competitive quotation (below threshold), with a total contract value of £16,000. The tender process concluded on 8th March 2023, and the contract period is from 4th April 2023 to 31st March 2024, taking place in England, United Kingdom.

This opportunity, awarded to Chris West Consultancy Services Ltd, presents a chance for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) operating in the education and training services sector to expand their business through expert advisory work. Businesses with expertise in financial advice and deficit-related work may find this tender particularly suited for their capabilities, offering growth potential within the public procurement landscape.

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Notice Title

Safety Valve Financial Adviser (con_20079)

Notice Description

The Safety Valve adviser will work as an expert adviser in challenging and supporting local authorities in the Safety Valve programme and other deficit related work.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4e8cc5fc-a035-40da-a472-c1c8f54ba77f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5011f010-b13c-40f5-a22e-bd64c1955af4
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

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£16,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£16,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Apr 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Mar 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Mar 20232 years ago
Contract Period
3 Apr 2023 - 31 Mar 2024 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
Not specified
Contact Email
contract-grant.data@education.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

CHRIS WEST CONSULTANCY SERVICES

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