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LLE Consultation (con_13949)

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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29 Apr 2022 at 09:07

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education is conducting a public procurement process for the consultation analysis related to the Lifelong Loan Entitlement (LLE), titled "LLE Consultation (con_13949)." This procurement falls under the category of Other Community, Social and Personal Services and is taking place in England. The award for this contract, valued at £23,400, was made on 20 April 2022, following a limited procurement method with a competitive quotation process. The contract is set to commence on 20 April 2022 and will conclude on 31 July 2022.

This tender provides a significant opportunity for SMEs involved in consultancy and analysis services, particularly those with expertise in education finance systems and stakeholder engagement. Businesses that can profitably engage in the consultation process and analyse responses from various stakeholders will find this contract aligns with their capabilities. Firms that excel in providing insights and contextual analyses, essential to the education sector's transformation, would be well-suited to compete for future opportunities arising from the LLE implementation.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

LLE Consultation (con_13949)

Notice Description

The introduction of the Lifelong Loan Entitlement (LLE) represents a major transformation of the Student Finance System and post-18 study and is a key part of the Department for Education's wider skills reforms. From its introduction in 2025, the LLE will provide individuals with a loan entitlement worth the equivalent of four years of post-18 education. This contract is for a consultation analysis of responses to 50 open questions from the consultation to explore stakeholder and individual views, and to contextualise these views with an understanding of the organisations/people presenting them.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/17bcdb60-5f64-4fcc-9a87-1b43d5c0fae6
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£23,400 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£23,400 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Apr 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Apr 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Apr 20223 years ago
Contract Period
19 Apr 2022 - 31 Jul 2022 1-6 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
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M1 2WD
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Piccadilly
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BAYS CONSULTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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