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AY2021 Acclimatisation Contract for ITRP here (Prospero) (con_5917)

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education (DfE) has completed the AY2021 Acclimatisation Contract for the recruitment and retention of teachers for the academic year 2020/21. The contract was awarded to Prospero Group Ltd and has a total value of £550,000. This selective procurement method was conducted as a call-off from a framework agreement, with the contract period running from 20th May 2020 to 31st July 2021. The delivery addresses for the contract are in England, United Kingdom, and the procurement falls under the business services category, specifically in law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for companies in the recruitment and education sectors to engage in public procurement, particularly for those that are small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Businesses that provide recruitment services or educational consultancy could leverage this contract to expand their portfolio and gain experience with large governmental contracts. Given the contract's focus on teacher acclimatisation and retention, firms specialising in educational services and teacher support systems would be especially well-suited to compete for similar future tenders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

AY2021 Acclimatisation Contract for ITRP here (Prospero) (con_5917)

Notice Description

The DfE will award the contract for the acclimatisation and retention of teachers recruited for academic year of 2020/21 with a review of the service delivery at the end of the delivery year and an option to extend for a period of up to one further academic year (2021/22). Additional information: Contract compliantly extended in line with awarded conditions of contract based on a value for money assessment and sustained Supplier performance during the original term

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-871b74cc-37e6-478a-a809-254ba23701f0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1951b794-78e5-4e74-84b3-13b51b4e0872
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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
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
£550,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£550,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Apr 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 May 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 May 20205 years ago
Contract Period
19 May 2020 - 28 Feb 2022 1-2 years
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
Not specified
Contact Email
contract-grant.data@education.gov.uk
Contact Phone
07827081774

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

PROSPERO GROUP

Further Information

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