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Lead Reviewer for the Independent Review of Social Work Regulation (con_28235)

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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22 Aug 2025 at 22:28

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education has successfully completed the procurement process for a Lead Reviewer on the Independent Review of Social Work Regulation. The procurement was categorized under "Research and development services and related consultancy services" and involved a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender encompassed regions throughout the United Kingdom, including London, the North and South of England. The procurement process reached the award stage, with key dates including the contract period start on 4th August 2025 and end on 31st March 2026. The contract was awarded to Annie Hudson Associates, a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME), for the amount of £33,150 GBP.

This tender offers significant opportunities for SMEs within the consultancy services industry, particularly those specializing in research and development. Such contracts can provide SMEs with considerable project experience and visibility within a prominent government department like the Department for Education. Businesses that are agile and capable of operating within the confines of a framework agreement are best suited to compete in this environment, leveraging expertise in social work regulation and related consultancy services to foster organisational growth and expand their client base.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Lead Reviewer for the Independent Review of Social Work Regulation (con_28235)

Notice Description

The provision of the role of lead reviewer for an independent review.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-63f78594-f839-49ef-8239-ae75cacb626f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/95e74207-0180-47c9-bfbb-e20d678855be
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
SME

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
£33,150 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£33,150 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
3 Aug 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 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
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)
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ANNIE HUDSON ASSOCIATES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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