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title: "Provision of a community of practice and community of practice portal"
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# Provision of a community of practice and community of practice portal

Buyer: CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-185d8a68-8814-4001-a76b-053aff8cbd6d

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## Summary

The procurement process was led by the Crown Commercial Service on behalf of the Department for Education (DfE). The contract, titled "Provision of a community of practice and community of practice portal," falls under the industry category of Research Services, with CPV code 73110000. It took place in the United Kingdom, specifically addressing services. This contract was executed through a selective procurement method via a framework agreement, indicating a call-off process. The planning culminated in an active award on 9th September 2025, with the contract period spanning from 8th September 2025 to 7th September 2026. The tender was officially complete as of the latest recorded date on 14th October 2025, and its monetary value stands at £399,487.50 GBP.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those experienced in developing and managing communities of practice portals. Companies equipped with the capacity to deliver research services effectively and those familiar with government contracts and educational sector requirements would be well-suited to compete for similar opportunities. Although the specific tender was not designated as suitable for SMEs or VCSEs, large scale organisations like The Anna Freud Centre, which was the awarded supplier, are examples of entities that can leverage such contracts to expand their portfolio and strengthen their market presence in collaborative educational and research services.

## Notice

Provision of a community of practice and community of practice portal for Department for Education (DfE)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d045e0ff-a3da-4170-a0c6-e5f8fcde1d1e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 7 Sep 2025 - 7 Sep 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £399,487 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £399,487 |
| 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 | CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE |
| Locality | LIVERPOOL |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L3 9PP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool |
| Local authority | Liverpool |
| Electoral ward | City Centre North |
| Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE ANNA FREUD CENTRE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 14 Oct 2025 at 15:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d045e0ff-a3da-4170-a0c6-e5f8fcde1d1e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d045e0ff-a3da-4170-a0c6-e5f8fcde1d1e
  14th October 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/715b7b9c-ded6-436d-a7a8-31ffbac0878a

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/crown-commercial-service

## Provenance

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