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Design Support on Project Production (con_30918)

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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13 Mar 2026 at 17:20

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education in London has awarded a tender for the supply of design services for cross-government policy innovation commissions, tagged with the title "Design Support on Project Production (con_30918)". This procurement falls under the services category and was conducted through a limited competition below the threshold. The process, now in the award stage, involved a contract awarded to Ayaan Ahmed, effective from 12 January 2026 to 12 July 2026, with a gross value of £17,784. The procurement aligns with the legal basis set out in legislation UKPGA 2023/54 and was officially signed on 12 January 2026.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in design consultancy services to expand their portfolio with government contracts. The central government procurement, facilitated by the Department for Education, is targeted specifically at SMEs, which highlights favourable conditions for smaller enterprises looking to enhance their market presence and access public sector opportunities. Businesses with expertise in innovating policy design processes can leverage this avenue to reinforce their capabilities in delivering impactful solutions within the stipulated timeframe.

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Notice Title

Design Support on Project Production (con_30918)

Notice Description

Supply of design services for cross-government policy innovation commissions

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066a63
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023223-2026
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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79415200 - Design consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£14,820 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Mar 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Jan 20262 months ago
Contract Period
12 Jan 2026 - 12 Jul 2026 6-12 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

AYAAN AHMED

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