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RISE Advisor - DVO (con_26745)

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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21 Mar 2025 at 23:03

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education has awarded a contract for the provision of RISE Advisor (DVO) services, classified under business services such as law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security (CPV code 79000000), to Mulberry Schools Trust. The procurement, facilitated through a single tender action due to its value below the threshold, covers multiple regions across the United Kingdom including North East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, London, South East, and South West. The contract period begins on 31st January 2025 and concludes on 31st July 2025, with the award having been published on 21st March 2025. The total value of the contract is £13,200.

This tender provides an excellent growth opportunity for businesses specialising in consultancy and advisory services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) capable of delivering across various regions in the UK. Companies that have a robust offering in business services, especially those adept at providing law, marketing, recruitment, and related services, would be well-suited to pursue similar contracts in the future. The procurement method used indicates a streamlined and direct selection process, particularly advantageous for businesses positioning themselves for targeted, below-threshold opportunities.

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Notice Title

RISE Advisor - DVO (con_26745)

Notice Description

RISE Advisor - DVO

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5e138b8e-7e60-4d02-b1cb-0b913e1099bd
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4e59a01c-d0bd-4de9-9cc5-07b972b0839d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
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
£13,200 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£13,200 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
31 Jan 2025 - 31 Jul 2025 6-12 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M1 2WD
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
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
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Piccadilly
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MULBERRY SCHOOLS TRUST

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