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The Provision of EU Programmes Lifelong Learning - EURYDICE

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

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28 Feb 2018 at 11:44

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28 Feb 2018 at 11:29

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26 Jan 2018 at 13:33

Award

26 Jan 2018 at 10:03

Summary of the contracting process

The Department For Education has completed a procurement process for "The Provision of EU Programmes Lifelong Learning - EURYDICE," with the contract classified under the Research and Development Services and related consultancy services category. This open procurement, conducted below threshold, had its tender period end on 7 May 2017, with the contract commencing on 11 July 2017 and concluding on 31 December 2017. The award was made to the National Foundation for Education Research (NFER), with a total contract value of £508,438.

This opportunity presents a significant avenue for businesses in the education sector, particularly those specialising in research and consultancy services. Firms with a focus on educational contributions, training services, or statistical analysis would find themselves well-placed to compete. The open procedure utilised promotes increased participation from small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), fostering a diverse range of bidders in this sector.

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Notice Title

The Provision of EU Programmes Lifelong Learning - EURYDICE

Notice Description

Eurydice is a European research network coordinated by the EU but with wider coverage. The contractor acts as the National Unit and delivers the service on behalf of England, Wales & Northern Ireland (Scotland has its own unit). The NU contributes information about the UK to Eurydice publications on educational matters and also provide a bespoke enquiry service and support the DfE to compile statistical returns to the OECD.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-abe03e77-2937-4f63-adff-b373ef4da071
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a5476d2a-1c3e-4017-987e-becbc6736ab3
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£670,214 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Feb 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 May 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 May 20178 years ago
Contract Period
10 Jul 2017 - 29 Mar 2019 1-2 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
NOTTINGHAM
Postcode
NG1 6HG
Post Town
Nottingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF14 Nottingham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Nottingham
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Nottingham East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

ECCTIS

NATIONAL FOUNDATION FOR EDUCATION RESEARCH (NFER

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