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Employer Skills SME campaign data (con_28348)

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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18 Sep 2025 at 11:27

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education, a central government public authority in the UK, has awarded a contract for the "Employer Skills SME campaign data" to Paragon Customer Communications (London) Ltd. This procurement process, focusing on business services in law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security, took place under a limited competition framework below the established threshold. The procurement stage has been completed, with the contract active from 21st July 2025 to 31st March 2027. The contract is valued at £60,000 gross, reinforcing strategic B2B employer data services aimed at empowering SME skills. The project is centred in London, offering significant engagement within the UK region.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses involved in delivering advanced business services. Organisations that specialise in providing legal, marketing, consulting, recruitment, and security services will find this contract aligns well with their strengths, given the scope of work required by the Department for Education. Associated business growth may arise due to potential partnerships and increased visibility in governmental contracts, especially for companies aiming to engage with central government initiatives and contribute to SME skill enhancement projects. This contract symbolises a tangible growth avenue for businesses investing in the education and services sector.

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Notice Title

Employer Skills SME campaign data (con_28348)

Notice Description

B2B employer data services to the Department for Education

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059d16
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057686-2025
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
Large

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
£50,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
20 Jul 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 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
commercial.helpdesk@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

PARAGON CUSTOMER COMMUNICATIONS (LONDON

Further Information

Notice Documents

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