Award

Sustainability and Procurement Shared Services

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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Award

02 May 2025 at 14:51

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education in England has completed the procurement process for a contract titled "Sustainability and Procurement Shared Services." This contract, awarded under the industry category of Business and Management Consultancy Services (CPV code 79410000), involved a selective procurement method via a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement stage is currently at the Award stage, with the contract period having started on 1st March 2025 and concluded on 30th April 2025. This process was applicable to locations including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. The contract was awarded on 31st March 2025, and the total contract value is £24,000 GBP.

This tender opens up potential for business growth, especially for organisations providing business and management consultancy services. The procurement details indicate suitability for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), suggesting that businesses in this category with an interest in educational sectors can find this opportunity advantageous. The contract, primarily focusing on schools' category spend analysis on books, stationery, and teaching materials, facilitates an arena for businesses specialising in procurement consultancy to leverage insights and strengthen their foothold in the educational services sector. The awarded supplier, Value Match Services Limited, illustrates the potential for large-scale consultancy firms to secure such contracts.

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Notice Title

Sustainability and Procurement Shared Services

Notice Description

Schools category spend analysis on books, stationery and teaching materials. Including the provision of spend and supplier profiles at level 2 with other category insights.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b146059a-5675-4344-878a-7ff71867eb64
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
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£24,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£24,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 202510 months ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2025 - 30 Apr 2025 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
Tega Egube
Contact Email
tega.egube@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

VALUE MATCH SERVICES

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