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THE PROVISION OF EXPERT EDUCATION ADVICE FOR THE DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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18 Nov 2016 at 20:17

Summary of the contracting process

The contracting process involves the Department for Education as the buying organisation, which has issued a tender titled "The Provision of Expert Education Advice for the Department for Education". This procurement falls under the education and training services sector and is associated with a total contract value of £2,800,000. The procurement method used is an open procedure, and the tender period concluded on 30th October 2015. The contract commenced on 2nd November 2015 and is set to run until 31st October 2017. The project aims to enhance educational standards in academies and free schools while aiding the transition of maintained schools to academy status.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses that can provide specialist education advice, particularly those with experience in supporting educational programmes. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be well-positioned to compete for this contract, as they can bring innovative solutions tailored to the education sector. Businesses engaged in consultancy or service delivery within education will likely find this opportunity aligns well with their capabilities for growth and expansion.

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Notice Title

THE PROVISION OF EXPERT EDUCATION ADVICE FOR THE DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

Notice Description

Specialist contractors to support the Academies and Free Schools Programme and help deliver the Department's aim to ensure high educational standards in academies and free schools and to secure sponsorship arrangements for maintained schools moving to academy status.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f7897171-3868-4b36-b492-e93f2ff78428
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,800,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,800,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20169 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Oct 2015Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Nov 201510 years ago
Contract Period
2 Nov 2015 - 31 Oct 2017 1-2 years
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
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

BABCOCK

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