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title: "Department for Education's Safety Valve Programme - Financial Advisors"
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# Department for Education's Safety Valve Programme - Financial Advisors

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0b21eeb3-4aaf-415e-a8b9-cbae2fbbe9c0

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## Summary

The Department for Education has completed its Safety Valve Programme contracting process, securing financial advisory services through a tender procedure. The Department aims to support Local Authorities with large Dedicated Schools Grant deficits. The contract, valued at £114,000 GBP, is set to commence on 1st July 2024 and conclude on 30th June 2025. The buying organisation, Department for Education, is situated in London, England. This procurement falls under the services category and was conducted using an open procedure below the threshold, attracting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

This awarded contract opens up business growth opportunities for companies providing financial consultancy services. SMEs that specialise in financial advisory and consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in supporting educational institutions, are well-suited to compete in this tender. As the Department for Education continues implementing its Safety Valve Programme, successful bidders will have the chance to engage in a year-long contract, contributing to the education sector's financial stability while expanding their business reach.

## Notice

The Department for Education has contracted 6 financial advisors to provide advisory services to its Safety Valve programme, which supports Local Authorities with large Dedicated Schools Grant (DSG) deficits.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/91e59ebd-c644-4826-b401-2d016d256cdb |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Jun 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 20 May 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Jun 2024 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2024 - 30 Jun 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £114,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £114,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 3BT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 6 |
| Supplier names | CHRIS WEST CONSULTANCY SERVICES; IMPACT CHANGE SOLUTIONS; JPB FENWAY CONSULTANCY; LANGBROOK FINANCE; PUTSHAM ASSOCIATES; WAJE CONSULTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services

### Codes

- 66171000 - Financial consultancy services

## Release History

- 25 Jun 2024 at 08:59 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/91e59ebd-c644-4826-b401-2d016d256cdb

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/91e59ebd-c644-4826-b401-2d016d256cdb
  25th June 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b852404a-ca36-4480-96a1-53aa876aec6a
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/df3be59d-1f6a-4507-a892-4426b178fee2
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f4444348-7d40-46d5-8986-f69f74737b5a
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1a5dcb12-3ab5-4009-b712-01c7eb3ae6dc
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/14f8c6b5-7a4e-428f-bf41-ed32607401c5
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8b728ba8-93bc-48c3-96f9-98162c54c0cd
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