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Designing Good Services Ltd (con_31687)

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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22 May 2026 at 13:45

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement contracting process, managed by the Department for Education, involves a completed tender titled "Designing Good Services Ltd (con_31687)" within the services industry category, specified as education and training services. The procurement process, initiated via direct method and conducted below threshold without competition, was awarded to "THE SCHOOL OF GOOD SERVICES LTD". This involved delivery of three in-person sessions, located in London, UK, running from 7th November 2025 until 31st March 2026. The contract carries a gross value of £42,390 and was legally signed on 7th November 2025, under the procurement legal basis 2023/54.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in educational services or professional training. Service providers with experience in delivering organisational or institutional development sessions would find this contract particularly appealing. Given that the contract was awarded via a direct procurement method, businesses looking to gain an edge in future contracts would benefit from developing strong connections with government bodies such as the Department for Education. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can demonstrate expertise in education or training services may effectively compete for similar opportunities, capitalising on their flexibility and innovative approaches.

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Notice Title

Designing Good Services Ltd (con_31687)

Notice Description

Designing Good Services 3 x In-Person sessions

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a19d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048024-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£35,325 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Nov 20256 months ago
Contract Period
7 Nov 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
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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

THE SCHOOL OF GOOD SERVICES

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