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SMC-2021-14 Contract State of the Nation Essay_Wales-(WBC) (con_7988)

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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07 Apr 2021 at 08:05

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education is seeking to provide insights into social mobility policy in Wales through the "SMC-2021-14 Contract State of the Nation Essay_Wales" tender. This procurement, classified under research and development services, has a total value of £12,550 GBP and was awarded to Wilkinson Bytes Consulting. The contract period commenced on 29 January 2021 and is set to conclude on 30 April 2021. The tender was conducted using an open procurement method, with a final deadline for submissions on 22 January 2021.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses engaged in research and consultancy services, particularly those specialising in social policy analysis. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the procurement is tailored to accommodate their capabilities. Companies with a robust understanding of social mobility issues and experience in providing strategic insights will be well-positioned to leverage this tender for growth and expansion in the public sector.

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Notice Title

SMC-2021-14 Contract State of the Nation Essay_Wales-(WBC) (con_7988)

Notice Description

The Contractor has agreed to provide the Social Mobility Commission with an essay which details new, insightful syntheses and analysis on social mobility policy activity in Wales.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7992ef5f-b041-4f4f-aa1d-55d083040a1b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5c10d46a-5f14-4bfd-bff3-a975c7adaadc
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£12,550 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£12,550 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Apr 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Jan 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jan 20215 years ago
Contract Period
29 Jan 2021 - 30 Apr 2021 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
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
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WILKINSON BYTES CONSULTING

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