Tender

DfE Schools Regional Hubs Pilot

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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Tender

30 Jun 2017 at 14:39

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education is initiating a tender process for the "DfE Schools Regional Hubs Pilot," aimed at enhancing procurement efficiency within the education sector. This project is classified under services provided by business, professional, and specialist organisations, with a total value of £1,300,000. The procurement is active and is currently at the tender stage, with bids due by 31st July 2017. The focus areas for delivery are the North West and South West regions of the United Kingdom, and the contract will commence on 31st October 2017, running through to 31st December 2018.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in providing services to educational institutions, particularly those specialising in contract management, advisory services, and deal aggregation. Companies that are capable of supporting complex procurement initiatives and delivering value through strategic cost-saving measures would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging in this project could lead to long-term partnerships with the Department for Education and contribute to financial savings realised across the education sector.

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Notice Title

DfE Schools Regional Hubs Pilot

Notice Description

Project of a Pilot on behalf of the Schools Commercial Team This Invitation to Tender is for the procurement of the North West and South West Schools Buying Hubs (Hubs). The purpose of the Schools Buying Hubs is to release savings that will contribute in association with the other initiatives of the Schools Buying Strategy to achieve a PS1 billion saving by the end of the financial period 2019-20, through offering advice and guidance, support with complex contracts and help with aggregation of deals. Additional information: DfE is using its own e-tendering portal which can be accessed at the URL shown below. This is the only means that will be allowed for submission of bids All documents can be accessed by first registering on the e-tendering portal and expressing an interest

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9aec0cd4-912d-4a83-b08d-949150b06398
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1c04a07b-bed0-4856-8a6e-be764024fad5
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

98110000 - Services furnished by business, professional and specialist organisations

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,300,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jun 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jul 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Oct 2017 - 31 Dec 2018 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
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
COVENTRY
Postcode
CV1 2WT
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG33 Coventry
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Coventry
Electoral Ward
St Michael's
Westminster Constituency
Coventry South

Further Information

Notice Documents

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