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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 Department for Education is seeking to secure expert education advice through an open tender titled "The Provision of Expert Education Advice for the Department for Education." This procurement process falls under the education and training services category, with a total contract value of £200,000. The contract period commenced on 2nd November 2015 and is set to conclude on 31st October 2017. The tender has reached the award stage, with the award to Merchants' Academy announced on 11th November 2015, following the closure of the tender period on 30th October 2015.

This opportunity is ideal for businesses specialising in educational consultancy and support services, particularly those that have experience working with academies and free schools. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to compete for similar contracts in the future. Engaging in such tenders can help businesses expand their portfolios in the education sector while contributing to the enhancement of educational standards across the UK.

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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/3eff8638-68b2-4bdf-8d44-dc1367db5e43
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
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
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

MERCHANTS' ACADEMY

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