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The provision of due diligence support for the creation of Sandwell Children's Services Trust

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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11 Aug 2017 at 08:15

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17 May 2017 at 09:53

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education is seeking external due diligence services to aid in the establishment of the Sandwell Children's Services Trust. This procurement, classified under business services related to law and consulting, has a total contract value of £119,265. The tender period concluded on 13th January 2017, and the contract commenced on 7th February 2017, with a completion date of 31st October 2017. The services will be delivered in the West Midlands region of the United Kingdom, reflecting a need for expertise in the sector.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations, to expand their service offerings in the public sector. Companies with a focus on consulting, legal support, and business services are well-suited to compete for similar contracts, enabling them to leverage their expertise in supporting critical public services and enhancing community welfare.

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Notice Title

The provision of due diligence support for the creation of Sandwell Children's Services Trust

Notice Description

Contract to appoint external due diligence services to support establishment of Sandwell Children's Services Trust.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7c273e35-7b08-4c1c-a519-3abafec4f42c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0954def2-998d-4f24-9f76-8c6e29458c4c
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
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
£119,265 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£119,265 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Aug 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Jan 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jan 20179 years ago
Contract Period
7 Feb 2017 - 31 Oct 2017 6-12 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
TLG West Midlands (England)

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

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