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Tackling Antisemitism in Education Programme 2025/2028 - Scholarships and Action Learning Network (Lot 1)

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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Award

09 Jul 2025 at 14:51

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education has successfully concluded the award stage of a tender process for the "Tackling Antisemitism in Education Programme 2025/2028 - Scholarships and Action Learning Network (Lot 1)." This contract has been awarded to Palace Yard Events Ltd through an open procedure above the threshold. Valued at £1,327,119 GBP, the project falls under the education and training services category, servicing multiple regions across England, including London and the South East. The contract period spans from 26th June 2025 to 31st March 2028, having finalised its tender process on the 26th of June 2025.

This procurement presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies experienced in delivering educational and anti-discrimination programmes. Businesses focused on fostering respectful and tolerant environments, with expertise in policy development and incident response strategies, will find this contract an excellent opportunity. This contract is suitable for both SMEs and VCSEs, given its emphasis on community engagement and education in addressing antisemitism and other forms of discrimination within the educational context.

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Notice Title

Tackling Antisemitism in Education Programme 2025/2028 - Scholarships and Action Learning Network (Lot 1)

Notice Description

Following a competitive tender process, the Department for Education has appointed Palace Yard Events Ltd to deliver the Tackling Antisemitism in Education Programme (2025-2028) - Scholarships and Action Learning Network (Lot 1). The objectives of the TAE programme are: Teach and facilitate discussions on antisemitism, including related topics such as the Israel/Palestine conflict. Recognise and respond to incidents of antisemitic abuse. Develop policies and procedures to better tackle antisemitism, promote respect and tolerance more broadly, and address wider forms of hate and discrimination. Share lessons on tackling antisemitism with other staff and learners at the participant's institution.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a81386f1-ed4a-43fa-a4c9-82375c6283b2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a1ef1117-115b-4ef2-b609-88050fd81fed
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,327,119 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,327,119 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
25 Jun 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 years
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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, 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

PALACE YARD EVENTS

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