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Safety Valve Financial Adviser (con_20078)

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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20 Apr 2023 at 13:43

Summary of the contracting process

The Department For Education has awarded a contract for the Safety Valve Financial Adviser programme in the Education and training services category. The tender utilised a competitive quotation procurement method with a value of £16,000. The contract period will run from 4th April 2023 to 31st March 2024. The successful supplier, Putsham Associates Ltd, is based in Kilve, Somerset, and the procurement process concluded on 15th March 2023.

This award presents an opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the financial advisory services sector to engage with the Department For Education. Businesses with expertise in supporting local authorities and deficit-related work would find this contract well-suited for growth. The procurement stage has been completed successfully, and the contract is now active, providing a platform for the awarded supplier to showcase their capabilities and contribute to the Safety Valve programme.

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Notice Title

Safety Valve Financial Adviser (con_20078)

Notice Description

The Safety Valve adviser will work as an expert adviser in challenging and supporting local authorities in the Safety Valve programme and other deficit related work.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d8144c29-9743-4542-b0b7-4a189d64788f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6d5d9a59-bdb5-4629-8217-240d165ad02b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£16,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£16,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Apr 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Mar 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Mar 20232 years ago
Contract Period
3 Apr 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Piccadilly
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PUTSHAM ASSOCIATES

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