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Cost drivers in the Further Education sector

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

AwardUpdate

25 Sep 2019 at 15:39

AwardUpdate

19 Dec 2018 at 15:08

Award

19 Dec 2018 at 13:20

Tender

23 Aug 2018 at 14:06

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Cost drivers in the Further Education sector" is initiated by the Department for Education, located at Sanctuary Buildings, Great Smith Street, London, England. This tender falls under the category of research and development services and related consultancy services (CPV Code: 73000000) and is managed through an open procedure. The tender period concluded on 8th September 2018, with contract execution scheduled from 31st October 2018 until 31st March 2019. Expressions of interest were required by 5pm on 7th September 2018.

This contract presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in education research and consultancy services, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Firms with expertise in cost analysis within the Further Education sector would be particularly suitable to compete for this contract. Engaging in this procurement can foster growth by allowing companies to demonstrate their capabilities and establish long-term relationships with a key government department.

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Notice Title

Cost drivers in the Further Education sector

Notice Description

Expressions of interest are sought to undertake fieldwork seeking information on the components of costs at a course level in the Further Education (FE) sector. Please note the dealine for EOIs is 5pm, Friday 7th September 2018 Additional information: The Deadline for EOIs is 5pm, Friday 7th September 2018 The Word limit for EOIs is 1,000 words.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5cc4e15d-6d70-411a-bdff-614d92a634c6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/59a4d240-15dc-47fa-9e61-3dfc46672529
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£54,725 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Sep 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Sep 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Nov 20187 years ago
Contract Period
21 Nov 2018 - 12 Apr 2019 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
Patrick Vanderpant
Contact Email
patrick.vanderpant@education.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

JOHN ATKINS CONSULTING

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