Award

Secondee (con_28966)

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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Award

21 Nov 2025 at 13:57

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education has completed a procurement process titled "Secondee (con_28966)", which falls under the industry category of Typing services (CPV code 79551000). The contract covers regions throughout the United Kingdom, including North East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, and several others. This procurement was carried out using a direct procurement method, specifically a single tender action below the threshold. The award stage has been reached, with an active award date of 6 January 2025. The contract is valued at £96,995.02 and spans from 6 January 2025 to 1 April 2026.

This tender presents opportunities for Small to Medium Enterprises (SMEs), particularly those that provide specialist typing services. The contract is well-suited for SMEs, given its procurement method and the buyer's emphasis on engaging smaller enterprises. Businesses with expertise in administrative and support services can leverage this contract to enhance their portfolio and establish a working relationship with a prominent government entity like the Department for Education, providing a platform for future public sector engagements.

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Notice Title

Secondee (con_28966)

Notice Description

Contract for a secondee into the DfE.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b34eca5d-0e04-4515-94e1-b2d0059f6705
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/30011128-765e-4d5a-9465-89ccad6e4e82
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

79551000 - Typing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£96,995 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£96,995 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
6 Jan 2025 - 1 Apr 2026 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
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

DARTINGTON SERVICE DESIGN LAB

Further Information

Notice Documents

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