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SARA 24 - 25 Process Review (con_31290)

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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18 Apr 2026 at 00:07

Summary of the contracting process

The contracting process documented here pertains to the "SARA 24 - 25 Process Review," commissioned by the Department for Education, located in London, England. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically accounting services, with PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP selected as the supplier. The award stage was completed with the contract being active as of 6th March 2026, and it pertains to the regions across the United Kingdom, including North East, North West, and London, among others. The procurement method involved a selective call-off from a framework agreement, indicating a streamlined approach to supplier selection. The contract period spanned from 10th March to 5th May 2026, with an awarded value of £89,813.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in accounting and consultancy services to engage in governmental process reviews. This is particularly relevant for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) due to its suitability for such firms, although PricewaterhouseCoopers, a large-scale organisation, is the supplier in this instance. Companies with expertise in providing consultancy and process review services are well-positioned to compete for similar opportunities that arise from framework agreements initiated by governmental bodies like the Department for Education.

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Notice Title

SARA 24 - 25 Process Review (con_31290)

Notice Description

PWC to provide consultancy and process review services with regard to the SARA 24 - 25 processs

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-567037aa-f231-426d-92ce-85f4e075eb90
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/98433d4b-2666-4b45-8cc2-59c9e9d8c08c
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
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79211000 - Accounting services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£89,813 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£89,813 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
27 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
10 Mar 2026 - 5 May 2026 1-6 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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

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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