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Department for Education - Strategy (con_27970)

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Department for Education - Strategy" has been conducted by the Department for Education, focusing on strategic advice and insight on education for schools and Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). This tender falls within the business services industry, specifically covering law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security. It encompasses multiple regions across the United Kingdom including the North East, North West, and London, among others. The procurement stage has advanced to the award phase, with the contract awarded to Public First, commencing from 11th June 2025 and concluding on 9th October 2025. The procurement method was selective, executed as a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, with a contract value of £18,000.

This tender presents a promising opportunity for businesses involved in providing consulting or business services, particularly those experienced in educational strategy and policy advisement. Given the specific focus on schools and SEND, companies with a robust track record in education services are well-suited to pursue similar contracts. Furthermore, the tender highlighted suitability for SMEs, indicating a supportive environment for small to medium enterprises to leverage their niche expertise to enhance their market presence and drive growth through public sector projects.

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Notice Title

Department for Education - Strategy (con_27970)

Notice Description

To provide strategic advice and insight on education, focusing on schools and Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/51374525-71b3-4856-ac1f-8f169426b040
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

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
22 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
4 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
10 Jun 2025 - 9 Oct 2025 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
Not specified
Contact Email
commercial.helpdesk@education.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WESTMINSTER, 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

PUBLIC FIRST

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