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DfE Commercial Research

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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31 Aug 2021 at 09:22

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education has conducted a tender titled "DfE Commercial Research," focusing on the design and execution of research and development in the education sector. This procurement, valued at £79,500, is based in the United Kingdom and was awarded following a selective procurement method via a framework agreement. The contract period commenced on 2nd August 2021 and will conclude on 31st January 2022. The tender process was completed on 20th July 2021, indicating the finalised progression of this procurement.

This opportunity presents significant potential for business growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) engaged in research and consultancy services. Companies with expertise in educational research, data analysis, and commercial strategy would be well-positioned to compete in future tenders under contracts like this, given the Department for Education's focus on improving commercial activities in the sector.

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Notice Title

DfE Commercial Research

Notice Description

The Operations Category within Commercial Delivery are responsible for commercial activity across common goods & services used in DfE. The Research Project is key to ensure all Research centred commercial activity is identified and examined, with an aim to centralise all commercial activity within the Operations Category.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d49d45a7-dc57-478a-9fb4-0c51b33e7f8a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fc39800d-cb20-4dc9-8a1d-6ade0c481ebb
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73300000 - Design and execution of research and development

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£79,500 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£79,500 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Aug 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Jul 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Aug 20214 years ago
Contract Period
1 Aug 2021 - 31 Jan 2022 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
steven.guy@education.gov.uk
Contact Phone
44

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

PIXEL GROUP

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