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Schools Commercial Team Category Management Implementation

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education has completed a tender process for the "Schools Commercial Team Category Management Implementation" project. This procurement falls under the business services category, with a contract value of £366,120 GBP. The procurement method used was selective, calling off from a framework agreement. The contract period runs from 2nd March 2023 to 1st September 2023. The buying organisation, Department for Education, based in London, UK, has awarded the contract to Investigo Ltd.

This tender opportunity provides a chance for businesses involved in services related to law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security to compete for contracts in the education sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are particularly encouraged to participate. The contract period offers a window for businesses to deliver services and contribute to achieving the DfE's goals in supporting schools to manage their funding effectively.

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Notice Title

Schools Commercial Team Category Management Implementation

Notice Description

The Department for Education (DfE) has appointed external expertise to help deliver the aims and vision within the SCT Category Management Team to ultimately ensure the DfE is supported in meeting its commitment to help schools make every pound of their funding count.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/28103150-6204-41e0-8357-5c286e25074d
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

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


CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£366,120 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£366,120 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Mar 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Feb 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Mar 20232 years ago
Contract Period
6 Mar 2023 - 1 Sep 2023 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
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

INVESTIGO

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