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SMC-2021-18 Data for Social Mobility Contract (NFER) (con_7991)

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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07 Apr 2021 at 08:04

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by the Department for Education, involves the contract titled "SMC-2021-18 Data for Social Mobility Contract (NFER)", which falls under the research and development services industry category. Located in England, the procurement is now complete, with the contract awarded on 10th March 2021, and the contract period running until 30th September 2021. The procurement method used was a limited approach, specifically a competitive quotation below the threshold, with a total contract value of £28,984.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in research and consultancy services, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that are experienced in data management and social mobility issues. Companies with expertise in providing analytical services or consulting for educational and governmental organisations would be well-suited to compete for similar contracts in the future, allowing them to expand their reach within the public sector.

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Notice Title

SMC-2021-18 Data for Social Mobility Contract (NFER) (con_7991)

Notice Description

The Contractor has agreed to assist the Social Mobility Commission to understand how data affecting social mobility are managed across government in England.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f084e4b2-b204-4955-bb1a-e6bb9e7b84c6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d93882e3-9ecb-428f-91a9-f8d821c0f966
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£28,984 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£28,984 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Apr 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Mar 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Mar 20214 years ago
Contract Period
10 Mar 2021 - 30 Sep 2021 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
contract-grant.data@education.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), 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

NATIONAL FOUNDATION FOR EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH (NFER

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