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Chair of CSC Market Interventions Advisory Group (con_27395)

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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04 Apr 2025 at 22:13

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education has completed the procurement process for the role of Chair of the CSC Market Interventions Advisory Group. This procurement falls under the industry category of business services, including law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security. The awarded contract will cover multiple regions across the United Kingdom, including the North East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, London, South East, and South West. The procurement stage is the award, with key dates including the tender period ending on 16th January 2025, the contract starting on 23rd January 2025, and concluding on 31st December 2025. The procurement was conducted using a direct method under single tender action (below threshold), with the total contract value amounting to £13,200.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses involved in consulting and professional advisory services to engage with the Department for Education in a key advisory capacity. It particularly suits small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) looking to expand their portfolio in the public sector. The procurement of such specialised services can provide growth potential for consulting firms by allowing them to leverage their expertise in market interventions and advisory roles within various regions of the UK. Steve Crocker Consultancy Ltd, an SME based in Staffordshire, has been awarded this contract, demonstrating the feasibility for similar sized enterprises to successfully compete in future tenders within this category.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Chair of CSC Market Interventions Advisory Group (con_27395)

Notice Description

Chair of CSC Market Interventions Advisory Group

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/00da7f19-e1da-42a5-acea-28e239ad3ef8
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
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£13,200 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£13,200 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Apr 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
23 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 6-12 months
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
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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

STEVE CROCKER CONSULTANCY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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