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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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17 Jan 2026 at 01:22

Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process, managed by the Department for Education, was aimed at analysing responses to the DfE Call for Evidence on Safeguarding in Out-of-School settings. The contract, completed under the NEPRO3 framework, pertains to the services industry with a focus on technical analysis or consultancy services. Located in London, UK, the procurement was executed using a limited competition method due to its below threshold nature. The process entered the award phase with the contract signed on 18th November 2025 and set to conclude on 31st January 2026. A contract valued at £42,108 (gross) was awarded to Bloom Procurement Services Ltd.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in technical consultancy, particularly those capable of undertaking comprehensive analyses of educational safeguarding practices. SMEs operating in consultancy and analysis can greatly benefit from such procurement opportunities, expanding their portfolio in central government projects. Companies with expertise in handling educational data and generating actionable insights will find this contract particularly suited to their growth ambitions. The involvement of Bloom Procurement Services Ltd highlights the potential for skilled procurement entities to establish themselves as preferred suppliers in government projects.

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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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06082d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004126-2026
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
17 Jan 20261 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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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