Tender

The provision of financial advisors to support the delivery of the Safety Valve programme

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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29 Apr 2024 at 09:25

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29 Apr 2024 at 09:22

Tender

29 Apr 2024 at 09:22

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education is procuring financial advisors to support the Safety Valve programme. This open procedure aims to address deficits in high-needs systems sustainably. The deadline for submitting tenders is 20th May 2024 at 12:00 midday. The contract period is from 1st July 2024 to 31st March 2025. The procurement is for financial consultancy services under the services category, suitable for SMEs and VCSEs.

This tender presents an opportunity for financial consultancy firms with expertise in SEND and finance to work with local authorities and the Department for Education in maximising value for taxpayer money. Businesses with experience in advising on DSG deficits and sustainable management systems would be well-suited to compete in this procurement process. The location for service delivery includes various regions, making it accessible to a wide range of potential bidders.

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Notice Title

The provision of financial advisors to support the delivery of the Safety Valve programme

Notice Description

The department requires expertise and credibility across SEND and finance from a senior local authority background. We are procuring ex local authority CFOs to advise local authorities and the department on how to address the drivers behind their DSG deficits and manage their high needs systems sustainably. Advisors will influence local authorities to maximise their DSG recovery plans and prioritise their delivery, as well as ensuring that the agreements which the department enters, are based on realistic and credible proposals. The advisers ensure that the programme, functions on a solid and realistic basis, maximising value for taxpayer money. This will be achieved through the reviewing of local authority monitoring reports, providing support for local authorities and via the financial advisor helpline. Additional information: Tenders must be submitted via the Jaggaer portal by 20th May 2024, 12:00 midday. If you need to register an account, please follow the instruction via this link https://education.app.jaggaer.com/web/login.html. The registration will only take a few minutes to complete.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d11fe061-d5cb-48e2-b4e2-2521fc8c78a7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/61f5d6f4-f2ce-4f12-8424-5e6936ad0e5b
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services


CPV Codes

66171000 - Financial consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Apr 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 May 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION
Contact Name
Hanna Berrada
Contact Email
suki.chan@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
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

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