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Evaluation Consultant for the Open Innovation team (con_27849)

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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17 Jul 2025 at 22:40

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process described involves the UK Department for Education, which has contracted WISHART RESEARCH CONSULTING LIMITED for the role of an evaluation consultant for the Open Innovation team. The process falls under the industry category of business services, specifically including consulting, and is located in the UK, primarily in London. The procurement has reached the award stage, with the contract currently active. The contract's duration spans from 2nd July 2025 to 2nd July 2026, with a total gross value of £29,400. The procurement method was limited competition, as it was below the threshold, according to the UK legal basis 2023/54. Key dates include the contract signing on 10th June 2025 and the publication of the contract notice on 17th July 2025.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in consulting services, particularly those focusing on evaluation and innovation services within public sectors. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), such as WISHART RESEARCH CONSULTING LIMITED, can thrive in such procurement processes, given the specific and targeted requirement of below-threshold contracts, which involve limited competition. Businesses with the capability to provide expert consultancy services designed to evaluate and improve departmental initiatives are well-suited to compete for such tenders, fostering growth through governmental collaborations and contracts.

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Notice Title

Evaluation Consultant for the Open Innovation team (con_27849)

Notice Description

Contract for an evalutaion consultant service to the Open Innovation team.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0561bf
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041138-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited 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

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£24,500 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jul 2025 - 2 Jul 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
policyassurance.commercialqueries@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
1
Supplier Name

WISHART RESEARCH CONSULTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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