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Evaluation Consultant for Open Innovation team (con_27998)

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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17 Jul 2025 at 23:09

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education, located in London, UK, has completed the procurement process for an "Evaluation Consultant for Open Innovation team" under contract ID "con_27998". This contract falls under the services category, particularly business services such as law, marketing, and consulting. The procurement method was limited competition, below the threshold, aligning with the UK legislation 2023/54. The contract, valued at GBP 24,500 net, commenced on 7th July 2025 and is set to conclude on 7th July 2026. The procurement stage is marked as "complete" with the contract being signed on 28th June 2025.

This contract presents business growth opportunities for service providers specialising in evaluation and consultancy within the business services sector. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs), like Diotima Rapp, the awarded supplier, are well-suited to participate in similar tenders, especially those providers with capabilities in providing tailored consulting services to government departments. Businesses looking to expand their portfolio in public sector consultancy and exhibit expertise in innovation evaluation would benefit significantly from engaging in such opportunities.

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Notice Title

Evaluation Consultant for Open Innovation team (con_27998)

Notice Description

Contract for the provision of evaluation consultant service to the Open Innovation team.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0561c2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041141-2025
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
27 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
6 Jul 2025 - 7 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

DIOTIMA RAPP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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