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Supply of School Resource Management Adviser (SRMA) programme

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

03 Dec 2024 at 10:42

Tender

09 Apr 2024 at 14:58

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education, located in London, has completed a procurement process for the Supply of School Resource Management Adviser (SRMA) programme. The tender, classified under business services (law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security), involved the management and provision of SRMAs and SBP mentors to support school business leaders across the UK. The initial tender process began in April 2024, with contracts being awarded in November 2024. The procurement method used was an open procedure. With an estimated contract value ranging from £7 million to £9.2 million, the contract period is set from September 2024 to August 2027.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses in the consulting and recruitment sectors, particularly those specialising in educational support services. Large organisations, like North Yorkshire Council, and SMEs such as School Business Services, were among the successful bidders, highlighting the potential for both large and small companies to benefit. This contract provides a platform for businesses to engage in localised educational consulting services, enhancing their portfolio and market presence within the educational sector. Experienced businesses in recruitment, quality assurance, and contract management would be well-suited to compete for such opportunities in the future.

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Notice Title

Supply of School Resource Management Adviser (SRMA) programme

Notice Description

As part of the ESFA's commitment to ensure that the organisations it funds can access high quality support and guidance, it will continue to offer peer-to-peer support for school business leaders from school resource management experts. The Supplier will identify, supply, and manage a cohort of School Resource Management Advisers (SRMAs) and School and Trust Business Professional (SBP) mentors ('Accredited Persons').

Lot Information

Lot 1

As part of the ESFA's commitment to ensure that the organisations it funds can access high quality support and guidance, it will continue to offer peer-to-peer support for school business leaders from school resource management experts. The Supplier will identify, supply, and manage a cohort of School Resource Management Advisers (SRMAs) and School and Trust Business Professional (SBP) mentors ('Accredited Persons').

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0450c5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038863-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£9,200,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£7,004,899 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 May 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Nov 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2024 - 31 Aug 2027 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
jonathan.laporta@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
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNCIL

SCHOOL BUSINESS SERVICES

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