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CSC Adviser in Barking and Dagenham (con_29054)

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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16 Jan 2026 at 18:26

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "CSC Adviser in Barking and Dagenham (con_29054)" has reached the award stage, managed by the Department for Education. This contract, valued at £26,400, falls under the category of business and management consultancy services. The procurement method was selective, specifically a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, with a tender period that concluded on 21 February 2024. The contract period spans from 22 April 2024 to 21 April 2025, focusing on consultancy services across various regions within the United Kingdom, including London, North East, and South East, among others.

This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs in the consultancy sector to engage with public projects, as the procurement process highlighted suitability for such enterprises. Lou Williams Consulting, identified as the supplier, exemplifies how small businesses can successfully compete in government contracts. Firms specialising in business and management consultancy, with the capability to service widespread regions, are well-suited to explore and potentially benefit from similar tenders for business growth opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CSC Adviser in Barking and Dagenham (con_29054)

Notice Description

CSC Adviser in London Borough of Barking and Dagenham

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ed020157-9720-480b-a01a-a36850df8069
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bd576a26-b4f5-4d75-b58b-87c42b78b967
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£26,400 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£26,400 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Feb 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Feb 20241 years ago
Contract Period
21 Apr 2024 - 21 Apr 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

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
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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LOU WILLIAMS CONSULTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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