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Independent Review of Children's Social Care_12191

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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17 Dec 2021 at 09:07

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Department for Education, which has awarded a contract titled "Independent Review of Children's Social Care_12191." This contract falls under the Education and Training Services industry category and is located in London, United Kingdom. The procurement stage is complete, with the contract awarded on 30th November 2021. The contract's value is £12,000, and it is scheduled to run from 26th November 2021 to 31st March 2022. The procurement method used was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations to expand their services in the education sector. Businesses with expertise in voucher distribution services or user-friendly online platforms for voucher issuance and redemption would be particularly well-suited to compete. The awarded supplier, Xexec, demonstrates the type of provider that successfully secured such contracts, indicating a market potential for similar business models in future engagements.

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Notice Title

Independent Review of Children's Social Care_12191

Notice Description

Awarded contract for Voucher Scheme service to provide an end-to-end voucher scheme on behalf of the Review engagement team, including the provision of a clear process for all users (including event participants and the team) to issue and redeem vouchers across a broad range of retailers. This includes providing access to an easy-to-use ordering platform, a choice of electronic or paper vouchers / gift cards and support services for users.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6b0fc18b-620a-47c0-a98e-b9ff2673dd93
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/214608c8-968c-44f0-9219-07c85158715c
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£12,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£12,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Dec 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Nov 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Nov 20214 years ago
Contract Period
26 Nov 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DARLINGTON
Postcode
DL1 5QE
Post Town
Darlington
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC33 Darlington
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Darlington
Electoral Ward
Park East
Westminster Constituency
Darlington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

XEXEC

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