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Opportunity Areas OA Evaluation

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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12 Mar 2021 at 14:21

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15 Dec 2020 at 10:36

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Opportunity Areas OA Evaluation" was initiated by the Department For Education, located in London, England. This contract, classified under "Research and development services and related consultancy services," reached its completion stage on 15 December 2021. The open tender process concluded on 20 September 2020, with the contract officially awarded to Natcen on 11 August 2020, valued at £199,311. The procurement process followed an open procedure, below threshold, allowing for broader competition among potential suppliers.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) seeking to expand their services in the research and consultancy sector. Businesses specialising in research, evaluation, and consultancy services would find themselves well-suited to compete, particularly those with experience in similar projects. Engaging in such contracts can help businesses to not only grow their portfolio but also enhance their visibility and credibility within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Opportunity Areas OA Evaluation

Notice Description

Awarded Contract

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d1bd3ed1-daba-4c08-a407-c244f2af8447
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0c5e1051-8b60-497b-ae1a-24eeea053f62
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
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
£199,311 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Sep 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Aug 20205 years ago
Contract Period
18 Oct 2020 - 15 Dec 2021 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
Katherine Beeney
Contact Email
katherine.beeney@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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NATCEN

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