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Sustainability Seed Funding Project con_11701

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education (DfE) is overseeing the Sustainability Seed Funding Project, which aims to connect children to nature and foster future leaders in climate change and environmental stewardship. This project is classified under research and experimental development services and has a total value of £99,000. It was initiated through a direct award procurement method, with the contract period commencing on 20th September 2021 and concluding on 31st December 2021. The tender process has now been completed, with an initial tender period that ended on 1st September 2021, and it covers delivery to various locations, including the United Kingdom and overseas territories.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses focused on environmental services, education, and community outreach, particularly those as small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies that offer innovative educational strategies or programmes aimed at fostering environmental awareness in schools would be particularly well-suited to apply. Engaging in such projects not only helps these businesses increase their visibility but also aligns them with the growing trend towards sustainability and climate responsibility within educational institutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Sustainability Seed Funding Project con_11701

Notice Description

DfE have established a Sustainability and Climate Change Unit (S&CCU) to develop and drive a strategy for the Education and Children's Services system. The S&CCU are looking to develop a new nature and climate award scheme to connect children to nature throughout their school journey and develop climate change and nature leaders of the future

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b8c924cd-6084-4ca4-bb54-4bd44df485af
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/814362cb-431a-412c-a29b-4837be9ea3ba
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73100000 - Research and experimental development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£99,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£99,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Mar 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Sep 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Sep 20214 years ago
Contract Period
19 Sep 2021 - 31 Dec 2021 1-6 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
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM

Further Information

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