Award

Consultancy for Head of Learning & Teaching

THE MAYOR AND COMMONALTY AND CITIZENS OF THE CITY OF LONDON

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08 Jul 2025 at 10:02

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by The Mayor and Commonalty and Citizens of the City of London, located in the City of London, was for the consultancy related to the Head of Learning & Teaching. This involved development of assessment regulations, programme development policy, and shortlisting and interviews for the Head of Teaching and Learning position. The contract value was £37,656, and the procurement fell under the services category, specifically classified as recruitment services. The process was completed following a direct procurement method below threshold, without competition. The contract was signed on 6th March 2025 and was active from 10th March to 28th May 2025. The award was given to Susannah Marsden Consulting.

This tender represents an opportunity for businesses specialising in recruitment services, particularly those offering consultancy in educational development and policy-making, to enhance their portfolio with public sector contracts. Companies in the sub-central government public authority sector, as well as SMEs focusing on consultancy services, might find such contracts particularly advantageous for growth. The direct procurement method used indicates that there could be future opportunities for organisations to provide specialized services without the requirement of large-scale competitive bidding, hence encouraging smaller businesses to engage with public procurement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Consultancy for Head of Learning & Teaching

Notice Description

Assessment Regulations development, Programme development policy and Head of Teaching and Learning shortlisting and interviews

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055ae9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038145-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79600000 - Recruitment services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£37,656 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
10 Mar 2025 - 28 May 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE MAYOR AND COMMONALTY AND CITIZENS OF THE CITY OF LONDON
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
blake.summers@cityoflondon.gov.uk
Contact Phone
020 7606 3030

Buyer Location

Locality
CITY OF LONDON
Postcode
EC2P 2EJ
Post Town
Central London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI43 Haringey and Islington
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Islington
Electoral Ward
Clerkenwell
Westminster Constituency
Islington South and Finsbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SUSANNAH MARSDEN CONSULTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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