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Case Studies and Workshop Facilitation (con_30696)

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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17 Mar 2026 at 15:56

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by the Department for Education, involved a contract titled "Case Studies and Workshop Facilitation" under the services category. Located in London, United Kingdom, this process has reached the award stage. Key dates include the procurement being signed on 22nd December 2025, commencing on 14th January 2026, and concluding by 30th April 2026. This limited competition procurement, classified as below threshold, focused on developing scenarios concerning international partnerships and academic issues, offering a contract valued at £28,012.06 gross, awarded actively to Coventry University.

This tender offers potential business growth opportunities for entities in the educational sector, particularly those experienced in international partnerships and academic safety matters. Businesses specialising in workshop facilitation and academic freedom-related consultancy would find this contract appealing. The focus on case studies regarding student safety fosters avenues for collaboration with higher education institutions, making it suitable for organisations with scholarly expertise and a robust existing portfolio in reprographic services. The award to Coventry University indicates the value placed on academic prowess and large-scale operational capacity.

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Notice Title

Case Studies and Workshop Facilitation (con_30696)

Notice Description

The contract is for the development of several hypothetical scenarios on international partnerships, issues relating to academic freedoms and student safety to be tested with the HE sector.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066c9f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024225-2026
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79520000 - Reprographic services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£28,012 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Dec 20253 months ago
Contract Period
14 Jan 2026 - 30 Apr 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

COVENTRY UNIVERSITY

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