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RISE Advisor - KB (con_27577)

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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25 Apr 2025 at 18:04

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education, located at Sanctuary Buildings, Great Smith Street, London, served as the buying organisation for a public procurement process titled "RISE Advisor - KB (con_27577)." The contract falls under the industry category of business services, specifically focusing on law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security, with a CPV code of 79000000. This procurement process, identified by the award ID ocds-b5fd17-c895510a-87fe-4178-9bbb-d68c8d4bb4a5-1, has reached the award stage and was officially completed. The contract was valued at GBP 13,200, with a contract period starting on 31st January 2025 and concluding on 31st July 2025. Delivery addresses span multiple regions across the United Kingdom, including London, the North East, North West, and others. The procurement method utilised was a direct approach via single tender action, below the threshold.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs that specialise in business services. The scope of the service, encompassing sectors like law, marketing, and consulting, offers a potential avenue for small to mid-sized enterprises to showcase their expertise and expand their market reach across various UK regions. Companies like Alexander Mann Solutions Limited, which was awarded the contract, demonstrate the opportunity for sizable firms to secure government contracts, but the suitability criteria also indicate a favourable outlook for smaller enterprises looking to bolster their public sector portfolios.

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Notice Title

RISE Advisor - KB (con_27577)

Notice Description

RISE Advisor - KB

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c895510a-87fe-4178-9bbb-d68c8d4bb4a5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4d410068-3213-4a20-a8bf-5de08f62a701
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£13,200 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£13,200 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
31 Jan 2025 - 31 Jul 2025 6-12 months
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
Not specified
Contact Email
contract-grant.data@education.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

ALEXANDER MANN SOLUTIONS

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