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Appointment of An Adviser in Sandwell

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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30 Jul 2021 at 10:25

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education is seeking an Adviser for a project based in the West Midlands, UK, with the title "Appointment of An Adviser in Sandwell." This contract falls under the Health and social work services category and has a total value of £11,700. The procurement process was initiated as a direct tender, specifically using a single tender action below the threshold. The contract period commenced on 24 May 2021 and is set to conclude on 30 September 2021. The contract has been awarded, with a notice published on 30 July 2021.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses in the consultancy and advisory sectors, particularly those focused on health and social work services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to compete, given their ability to provide focused, tailored services that align with the improvement plans set forth by the authority. Companies with experience in change management and oversight of operational improvements will find this contract appealing, potentially leading to further collaborations with the Department for Education.

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Notice Title

Appointment of An Adviser in Sandwell

Notice Description

The Contractor will provide a clear and sustained focus on the areas for improvement and ensure independent oversight of the authority's progress in line with improvement plans. In doing so, the Adviser is expected to supervise the programme of change that the authority has embarked on, to drive forward the improvements and implement close monitoring arrangements, and build on the work that has already taken place.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e014da5e-ed12-42d6-aa82-2138ba52668c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6afb3a85-361e-4a84-8fa1-f0588052c69e
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£11,700 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£11,700 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jul 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 May 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 May 20214 years ago
Contract Period
23 May 2021 - 30 Sep 2021 1-6 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
Rose
Contact Email
rose.howell@education.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S1 2FJ
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MARK GURREY CONSULTING

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