Award

The Inspiring Governance Service for 2021- 2022

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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Award

04 Jun 2021 at 11:23

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Department for Education awarding a contract for "The Inspiring Governance Service for 2021-2022" within the education and training services sector. The contract, valued at £550,000, was awarded to Education and Employers through a direct award method. The contract period commenced on 1st April 2021 and will conclude on 31st March 2022. This award is part of the Procurement stage and was published on 4th June 2021.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses in the education and training industry, particularly those poised to provide recruitment services for school governors. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) interested in contributing to governance initiatives and offering recruitment support will find this contract suitable for participation. Companies that excel in national recruitment strategies and onboarding services will be well-positioned to engage in similar future contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Inspiring Governance Service for 2021- 2022

Notice Description

The contract to operate the Inspiring Governance Service for 2021-22 (part of the Governance Recruitment Project) has been awarded to Education and Employers via the direct award route. The supplier will deliver a national service to recruit governors to the boards of Local Authority maintained schools and academy Local Governing Bodies (LGBs), and to provide onboarding support for volunteers and the recruiting board throughout the recruitment process.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/47a1ac69-8fb6-4828-b963-7575ef12ce90
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Direct Award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£550,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£550,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jun 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Mar 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Mar 20214 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 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
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

EDUCATION AND EMPLOYERS

Further Information

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