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RISE Adviser (con_28364)

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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18 Sep 2025 at 09:21

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education has completed a tender process titled "RISE Adviser (con_28364)" for education and training services. The procurement process followed a selective method via a call-off from a framework agreement and has been categorised under the CPV code 80000000, indicating its relevance to educational services. The award stage was reached on 18th September 2025, with a contract value of £79,200. Key dates include a contract period starting on 13th January 2025 and concluding on 30th April 2026, with service delivery across several regions in the United Kingdom, including the East Midlands and London.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses in the education services sector, particularly those that are small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as the procurement explicitly considered SME suitability. The successful supplier, Lionheart Educational Trust, a well-positioned SME, illustrates the potential for similar organisations to secure government contracts through a targeted and compelling offering. Businesses offering consultancy or secondment services in educational advisory roles would be well-placed to compete in similar future tenders by showcasing specialised expertise and adaptable service delivery across the various specified UK regions.

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Notice Title

RISE Adviser (con_28364)

Notice Description

RISE Adviser secondment agreement - East Midlands

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7162b7fa-e587-4142-8484-9a1858179e28
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5c567671-27b0-430d-8654-d6596a9529b6
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

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£79,200 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£79,200 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
13 Jan 2025 - 30 Apr 2026 1-2 years
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
Not specified
Contact Email
commercial.helpdesk@education.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LIONHEART EDUCATIONAL TRUST

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