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Advisory Services for Establishing Covid-19 Response Unit

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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05 Mar 2021 at 07:33

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Department For Education seeking advisory services for establishing a Covid-19 response unit. The contract is categorised under public relations consultancy services and is based in London, England. This procurement was initiated as a single tender action, with a tender period that concluded on 2nd March 2020. The awarded contract, valued at £19,000, has a start date of 31st March 2020 and an end date of 30th September 2020. The procurement process is now complete, with all contractual commitments satisfied.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in public relations consultancy services, particularly those with experience in crisis management and operational restructuring. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to engage in similar tenders, as this demonstrates the government’s commitment to supporting diverse suppliers in impactful projects. Competing for contracts like this can enhance a firm's visibility and expand its portfolio within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Advisory Services for Establishing Covid-19 Response Unit

Notice Description

Consultancy requirement to support DFE's senior leadership team advising reshaping the departmental operational Covid-19 centre and to provide crisis management advice.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-70907d31-0468-47e0-8189-e993ba11fe39
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/94938a15-53f3-4e53-b237-033ea11f2100
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79416200 - Public relations consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£19,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£19,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Mar 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20205 years ago
Contract Period
30 Mar 2020 - 30 Sep 2020 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
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

MPP ADVISORY

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