Award

Consultancy Services related to Alternative Student Finance

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

AwardUpdate

28 Dec 2023 at 10:47

Award Notice
Award

15 May 2023 at 16:08

Award Notice
Planning

07 Feb 2023 at 16:03

Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education has awarded a consultancy services contract related to Alternative Student Finance. The contract falls under financial consultancy services, with a total value of £95,200. The procurement method used was direct, with the tender period ending on 28th April 2023. The contract period is set to start on 15th May 2023 and end on 31st March 2024, with UKIFC being the awarded supplier. The location of the procurement is in Manchester, England.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses, particularly SMEs and VCSEs, to provide consultancy services in the financial sector. Companies interested in financial consultancy services should consider this tender, which was conducted via a single tender action process. The Department for Education, as the buying organisation, aims to facilitate growth and innovation in the financial services sector through this specific procurement process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Consultancy Services related to Alternative Student Finance

Notice Description

Supply of consultancy services related to Alternative Student Finance to the Department for Education

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c33aa7be-3fd7-4f6b-8ceb-ddaa4d04b8be
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8fd7a3fa-a931-4e29-8549-08f326408dfd
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, 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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services

CPV Codes

66171000 - Financial consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£95,200 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£95,200 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Dec 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Apr 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
7 Feb 2023Expired
Award Date
4 May 20232 years ago
Contract Period
14 May 2023 - 31 Mar 2024 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
Jonathan Townend
Contact Email
jonathan.townend@education.gov.uk
Contact Phone
07880294964

Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M1 2WD
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Piccadilly
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UKIFC

Further Information

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