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National Eurydice Unit

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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19 Mar 2020 at 15:18

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves a contract awarded by the Department for Education for the National Eurydice Unit, which is responsible for carrying out duties relevant to the UK (England, Wales, and Northern Ireland). This tender falls under the category of research services and was completed with a contract value of £16,219. The procurement method utilised was a direct approach, specifically a single tender action below threshold. The tender period concluded on 16th December 2019, while the contract was executed from 1st January 2020 to 31st January 2020.

This tender represents growth opportunities primarily for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that provide research services. Businesses that specialise in educational research, policy analysis, or similar fields would find this tender particularly well-suited for their expertise, allowing them to engage with public sector projects and potentially expand their portfolios within the education industry.

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Notice Title

National Eurydice Unit

Notice Description

Contract to carry out the duties of the UK (England, Wales and Northern Ireland) National Eurydice Unit.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8d263b48-24dd-462f-bd1e-0069fbcacfba
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8894cdf5-f636-475f-a59a-69b3516b8550
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£16,219 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£16,219 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Mar 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Dec 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Dec 20196 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2020 - 31 Jan 2020 30 days
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
Not specified
Contact Email
ollie.shortt@education.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M1 2WD
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Piccadilly
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NFER

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