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Advanced Child Protection Practice Expert Writing Group (con_29042)

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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21 Nov 2025 at 17:56

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Advanced Child Protection Practice Expert Writing Group (con_29042)" was conducted by the Department for Education, based in London, UK. The project falls under the industry category of Business and Management Consultancy Services and was awarded on 21st November 2025. The procurement stage reached the award phase with the contract being signed on 19th September 2025, and the contract period set from 19th December 2025 to 31st March 2026. The limited procurement method was employed under a "Below threshold - limited competition" process.

This tender creates growth opportunities for businesses specialising in business and management consultancy services, especially SMEs like Pause Creating Space for Change, which successfully secured the contract. Companies with expertise in establishing advanced child protection standards could significantly benefit from being involved in such initiatives, enhancing their portfolio and gaining visibility in the public sector. The nature of the contract provides a platform for businesses to contribute to meaningful societal impacts while expanding their capabilities and client base within government contracts.

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Notice Title

Advanced Child Protection Practice Expert Writing Group (con_29042)

Notice Description

Advanced Child Protection Practice Standards, Expert Writing Group Member

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e6ba
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076219-2025
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

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£15,772 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
19 Dec 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
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
contract-grant.data@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

PAUSE CREATING SPACE FOR CHANGE

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