Award

Medway Adviser

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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Award

24 Jul 2020 at 12:53

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process concerns the award of the "Medway Adviser" contract, which is aimed at enhancing children's social care services. The buying organisation is the Department for Education, located at Sanctuary Buildings in London. The contract falls under the research and development consultancy services category and has a value of £90,000. It was awarded on 4th February 2020, with a contract period extending until 31st July 2020. This procurement was executed through a selective method, specifically a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, highlighting its strategic approach to service enhancement in the South East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in social care and educational reform. Companies that can effectively manage resources and implement change in line with Ofsted's requirements would be well-suited to compete for similar contracts. The focus on improving inadequate practices indicates that service providers with a proven track record in delivering effective and measurable improvements in children’s services could capitalise on future procurement opportunities in this sector.

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Notice Title

Medway Adviser

Notice Description

The Leadership Improvement Partner is expected to support the Council to prioritise children's social care services, to co-ordinate action and to implement change in a strategic way. This will include managing the resources and expertise required to improve those areas of practice that Ofsted has judged to be inadequate

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7b1d4d93-02cf-4d3e-8e96-716554cec0cb
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9f1d348a-6e6c-4b91-a645-538e46a56132
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£90,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£90,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jul 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Feb 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Feb 20206 years ago
Contract Period
4 Feb 2020 - 31 Jul 2020 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
Lauren Dobson
Contact Email
lauren.dobson@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
TLJ South East (England)

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BRACKNELL FOREST COUNCIL

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