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project_9934 - Supported Internships

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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18 Jun 2025 at 11:05

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education has engaged in a procurement process titled "Supported Internships" within the industry category of Research and Development Services and Related Consultancy Services. This procurement, located in Brentwood, Essex and extending to other regions including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the United Kingdom, was conducted through a Direct Award method. The tender process is complete, having been awarded to Cooper Gibson on 11th June 2025. The procurement process began before the tender period ended on 2nd June 2025, with contract provisions spanning from 11th June 2025 to 27th February 2027. The project's total budget amounts to £122,705 GBP.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses, particularly SMEs and VCSE organisations, aligned with offering research and consultancy services. The direct award method indicates a streamlined approach, making it advantageous for businesses with capabilities in education and consultancy to grow their portfolios. Cooper Gibson, a small to medium enterprise, has secured this contract, exemplifying the potential for similar organisations to engage in future tenders with the Department for Education. This procurement may serve as a motivator for businesses to engage in projects spanning multiple jurisdictions, thus expanding their market presence within the sector.

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Notice Title

project_9934 - Supported Internships

Notice Description

Direct Award - Supported Internships

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b837653a-d40e-428e-b1ba-4c7f7f949b40
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/572f5fac-ad63-4f7a-b5c7-960fdfcc59f1
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Direct Award
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£122,705 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
2 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
10 Jun 2025 - 27 Feb 2027 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
ESSEX
Postcode
CM14 4RR
Post Town
Chelmsford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH36 Heart of Essex
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Brentwood
Electoral Ward
Brentwood South
Westminster Constituency
Brentwood and Ongar

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COOPER GIBSON

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