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NEPRO3 - Analysis of the DfE Call for Evidence on Safeguarding in Out-of-School (con_29237)

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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05 Dec 2025 at 18:36

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education has completed the procurement process titled "NEPRO3 - Analysis of the DfE Call for Evidence on Safeguarding in Out-of-School (con_29237)," which falls under the services category, focusing on technical analysis or consultancy services. The procurement was conducted using a limited competition method, below the threshold, and the contract was awarded to Bloom Procurement Services Ltd. The contract commenced on 18th November 2025 and is set to conclude on 31st January 2026, with a gross value of £42,108. This tender was aimed primarily at analysing the response to the Department's Call for Evidence, with the goal of producing resources to enhance understanding of the viewpoints expressed in these responses. The process has officially moved into the award and contract stage as of the 5th December 2025.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy and technical analysis services, particularly those able to address complex educational safeguarding issues. Organisations like Bloom Procurement Services Ltd, a small-to-medium enterprise, are well-suited to engage in such contracts due to their agility and specialised expertise in addressing governmental analytical needs. Business growth can be spurred by participating in similar tenders that demand focused analysis capabilities and the ability to produce strategic resources for public sector entities, particularly within the educational sphere. Given the procurement method and sector focus, businesses with experience in delivering consultancy services within the public authority sector stand to gain the most.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NEPRO3 - Analysis of the DfE Call for Evidence on Safeguarding in Out-of-School (con_29237)

Notice Description

To analyse the response to the Call for Evidence and produce resources to help understand and present the viewpoints raised in the response.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f03b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080378-2025
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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£35,090 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
18 Nov 2025 - 31 Jan 2026 1-6 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
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

BLOOM PROCUREMENT SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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