Award

FREE SPEECH AND ACADEMIC FREEDOM IN THE HIGHER EDUCATION SECTOR (con_10127)

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

This public procurement record has 1 release in its history.

Award

30 Jun 2021 at 18:06

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process concerns a contract titled "Free Speech and Academic Freedom in the Higher Education Sector," initiated by the Department for Education in the United Kingdom. The contract falls under the business services category, specifically focusing on law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security. The procurement method utilised is selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract was awarded on 9th November 2020, subsequently completing its term on 31st March 2021. The initial tender period concluded on 2nd November 2020, with a total contract value of £18,000.

This tender presents opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) within the services industry, particularly those offering legal, consulting, or academic services. Businesses that have expertise in navigating regulatory environments or providing support to higher education institutions would be well-positioned to compete effectively for future contracts in this area. By engaging with this sector, suppliers can enhance their visibility and expand their operations while contributing valuable services to the academic community.

Find more tenders on our Open Data Platform.
How relevant is this notice?

D3 Tenders Premium

Win More Public Sector Contracts

AI-powered tender discovery, pipeline management, and market intelligence — everything you need to grow your public sector business.

Start Free Trial Book a Demo
All Features Pricing

Notice Information

Notice Title

FREE SPEECH AND ACADEMIC FREEDOM IN THE HIGHER EDUCATION SECTOR (con_10127)

Notice Description

APPLICATION OF THE LAW ON FREE SPEECH AND ACADEMIC FREEDOM IN THE HIGHER EDUCATION SECTOR

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5ac0999d-94ad-408d-82b5-044cad2692f2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a6bcfba0-ffc4-42e5-9b0a-ba9640c16042
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

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£18,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£18,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jun 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Nov 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Nov 20205 years ago
Contract Period
9 Nov 2020 - 31 Mar 2021 1-6 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), 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

BLACKSTONE CHAMBERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

Download

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts. 

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-b5fd17-5ac0999d-94ad-408d-82b5-044cad2692f2-2021-06-30T19:06:08+01:00",
    "date": "2021-06-30T19:06:08+01:00",
    "ocid": "ocds-b5fd17-5ac0999d-94ad-408d-82b5-044cad2692f2",
    "language": "en",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "tender": {
        "id": "con_10127",
        "title": "FREE SPEECH AND ACADEMIC FREEDOM IN THE HIGHER EDUCATION SECTOR (con_10127)",
        "description": "APPLICATION OF THE LAW ON FREE SPEECH AND ACADEMIC FREEDOM IN THE HIGHER EDUCATION SECTOR",
        "status": "complete",
        "classification": {
            "scheme": "CPV",
            "id": "79000000",
            "description": "Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security"
        },
        "items": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "deliveryAddresses": [
                    {
                        "region": "England",
                        "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                    }
                ]
            }
        ],
        "value": {
            "amount": 18000,
            "currency": "GBP"
        },
        "procurementMethod": "selective",
        "procurementMethodDetails": "Call-off from a framework agreement",
        "tenderPeriod": {
            "endDate": "2020-11-02T17:00:00Z"
        },
        "contractPeriod": {
            "startDate": "2020-11-09T00:00:00Z",
            "endDate": "2021-03-31T23:59:59+01:00"
        },
        "suitability": {
            "sme": true,
            "vcse": false
        },
        "mainProcurementCategory": "services"
    },
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-SRS-sid4gov.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/QfDr2jb7",
            "name": "Department For Education",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "Department For Education",
                "scheme": "GB-SRS",
                "id": "sid4gov.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/QfDr2jb7"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Sanctuary Buildings, Great Smith Street",
                "locality": "London",
                "postalCode": "SW1P 3BT",
                "countryName": "England"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "email": "contract-grant.data@education.gov.uk"
            },
            "details": {
                "url": "https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-education/about/procurement"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ]
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-COH-03526717",
            "name": "Blackstone Chambers Limited",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "Blackstone Chambers Limited",
                "scheme": "GB-COH",
                "id": "03526717"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Blackstone House, Garden Court, Temple London EC4Y 9BW"
            },
            "details": {
                "scale": "large",
                "vcse": false
            },
            "roles": [
                "supplier"
            ]
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-SRS-sid4gov.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/QfDr2jb7",
        "name": "Department For Education"
    },
    "awards": [
        {
            "id": "ocds-b5fd17-5ac0999d-94ad-408d-82b5-044cad2692f2-1",
            "status": "active",
            "date": "2020-11-09T00:00:00Z",
            "datePublished": "2021-06-30T19:06:08+01:00",
            "value": {
                "amount": 18000,
                "currency": "GBP"
            },
            "suppliers": [
                {
                    "id": "GB-COH-03526717",
                    "name": "Blackstone Chambers Limited"
                }
            ],
            "contractPeriod": {
                "startDate": "2020-11-09T00:00:00Z",
                "endDate": "2021-03-31T23:59:59+01:00"
            },
            "documents": [
                {
                    "id": "1",
                    "documentType": "awardNotice",
                    "description": "Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder",
                    "url": "https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a6bcfba0-ffc4-42e5-9b0a-ba9640c16042",
                    "datePublished": "2021-06-30T19:06:08+01:00",
                    "format": "text/html",
                    "language": "en"
                }
            ]
        }
    ]
}