Award

CON_27601 - project_9717 - Workforce Models for Inclusive Education

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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Award

07 May 2025 at 10:59

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process entitled "Workforce Models for Inclusive Education" was conducted by the Department for Education, located at Phoenix Yard, Leicester, England. This process, categorised under research and development services and related consultancy services (CPV Code: 73000000), covers multiple delivery locations, including the United Kingdom and the Rest of the World. The procurement stage has reached the award phase, with the awarding decision completed and published on 7th May 2025. The tender procedure adopted a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at £109,450, commences on 7th May 2025 and concludes on 31st March 2026.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) due to its suitability and inclusivity provisions. Businesses specialising in research and consultancy services, particularly those with a focus on education and inclusive workforce solutions, stand to benefit from participating in similar future tenders. SMEs and VCSEs in the regions mentioned would find this project aligns well with their service offerings and strategic growth objectives, allowing them to leverage their expertise to foster inclusive educational frameworks.

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Notice Title

CON_27601 - project_9717 - Workforce Models for Inclusive Education

Notice Description

CON_27601 - project_9717 - Workforce Models for Inclusive Education

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7d6d200b-ac47-4c26-8521-4e182d00ec89
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f7778a87-be89-4bc9-b00d-84ff713bef9c
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
SME

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£109,450 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
26 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
6 May 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 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
CFE Research & Consulting
Contact Email
hayley.lamb@cfe.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE1 5TE
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF21 Leicester
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Leicester
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Leicester South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CFE RESEARCH

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