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DfE Safety Valve Programme - Chief Advisor Contract Awarded

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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13 May 2024 at 10:34

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education has awarded a contract for the Chief Advisor position as part of the Safety Valve Programme. The procurement method used was a direct single tender action with a contract value of £50,000. The contract period is from April 8, 2024, to March 31, 2025, with the tender period ending on March 18, 2024. The buying organisation, Department for Education, is located in London, England, under the services category.

This awarded tender to Priora Consulting Limited by the Department for Education presents an opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) within the financial consultancy services industry. Businesses that specialise in providing consultancy services would find this tender suited for growth. The direct procurement method and the specific Chief Advisor contract offer a clear opportunity for interested service providers to expand their business with the Department for Education.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DfE Safety Valve Programme - Chief Advisor Contract Awarded

Notice Description

Awarded contract for Chief Advisor position for the Department for Education's Safety Valve Programme.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-63579733-a583-4509-adba-365732d149ff
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cb845515-5114-496d-bf8c-be7cf3588146
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services

CPV Codes

66171000 - Financial consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 May 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Mar 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Apr 20241 years ago
Contract Period
7 Apr 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 6-12 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
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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

PRIORA CONSULTING

Further Information

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