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PDP Maths Module Pilot Subject Matter Experts Review (con_28680)

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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28 Oct 2025 at 23:26

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education, located in London, UK, is the buying organisation for the contract titled "PDP Maths Module Pilot Subject Matter Experts Review (con_28680)" which falls under the education and training services category. This procurement process has reached the award stage with Dr Catherine Gripton being the awarded supplier. The contract, valued at £28,800, commenced on 14th August 2025 and will conclude on 31st March 2026. The procurement method used was a limited competition below the threshold. The legal basis for this contract is under the 2023/54 legislation.

This contract presents a business growth opportunity for entities specialised in educational services, particularly those with expertise in early mathematics module reviews. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs), like the awarded supplier, Dr Catherine Gripton, are well-suited to deliver such specialised services. Businesses seeking to engage in government contracts in the education sector can leverage such opportunities to establish or strengthen their credentials in public procurement markets. The completion of similar contracts can provide the necessary experience and reputation required to compete in future tenders within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PDP Maths Module Pilot Subject Matter Experts Review (con_28680)

Notice Description

This contract engages subject matter experts to review the Early Years Professional Development Programme early mathematics module.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d5c8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069190-2025
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

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£24,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Oct 20251 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Aug 20253 months ago
Contract Period
13 Aug 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 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
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

DR CATHERINE GRIPTON

Further Information

Notice Documents

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