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title: "SMC-2021-16 State of the Nation Essay Scotland Contract (SPIRU_McKendrick) (con_7989)"
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# SMC-2021-16 State of the Nation Essay Scotland Contract (SPIRU_McKendrick) (con_7989)

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0fe87c08-a21b-477f-947a-4876408a5211

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## Summary

The Department for Education has successfully completed the procurement process for the project titled "SMC-2021-16 State of the Nation Essay Scotland Contract," aimed at providing the Social Mobility Commission with an analysis of social mobility policy in Scotland. This contract, valued at £13,500, falls under the industry category of Research and Development Services and Related Consultancy Services. The procurement method was an open procedure below the threshold, with the contract period commencing from 4th February 2021 and concluding on 30th April 2021. The tender was published on 7th April 2021, following the end date for submissions on 28th January 2021. The delivery location is in England.

This completed tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in research, analysis, and consultancy services, particularly those SMEs that excel in social policy evaluation and strategic analysis. Companies with expertise in social mobility and educational policy may find themselves well-suited to compete in future tenders initiated by the Department for Education or other public bodies focused on similar initiatives. Engaging in these contracts can facilitate business growth through association with government projects aimed at fostering social development.

## Notice

The Contractor has agreed to provide the Social Mobility Commission with an essay which details new, insightful syntheses and analysis on social mobility policy activity in Scotland.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/da3032ae-c083-4810-8957-47d30b81f23c |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Apr 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Jan 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Feb 2021 |
| Contract period | 4 Feb 2021 - 30 Apr 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £13,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £13,500 |
| 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 | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ACCESSIBLE PINNACLE SPORT & LEISURE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 7 Apr 2021 at 08:04 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/da3032ae-c083-4810-8957-47d30b81f23c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/da3032ae-c083-4810-8957-47d30b81f23c
  7th April 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-education/about/procurement

## Provenance

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