Award

Communication Services

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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08 Nov 2021 at 12:29

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education recently completed a tender for Communication Services, classified within the Education and training services sector. The contract was awarded to Glasgows Ltd and has a total value of £21,300. The procurement process was carried out through a selective method, specifically as a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period commenced on 1st October 2021 and will extend until 30th September 2022. The tender was officially published on 8th November 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in communication services, particularly those with experience in public sector contracts. Businesses with expertise in delivering educational and training services, particularly in a governmental context, would be well-positioned to compete for similar opportunities in the future. Engaging with the Department for Education and similar departments may also facilitate the establishment of ongoing contracts, fostering business growth and enhancing market presence.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Communication Services

Notice Description

The Department for Education has appointed a supplier to provide communication services to the department.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-fc7b1cb1-7430-450a-bd73-feb63bd75b1a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/14fb6891-20cf-4d1a-b016-17c0f7544562
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£21,030 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£21,300 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Nov 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Aug 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Oct 20214 years ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2021 - 30 Sep 2022 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
COVENTRY
Postcode
CV1 2WT
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG33 Coventry
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Coventry
Electoral Ward
St Michael's
Westminster Constituency
Coventry South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GLASGOWS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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