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title: "CHILDMINDER 'RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION' CONSULTATION: ANALYSIS OF RESPONSES (con_25483)"
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# CHILDMINDER 'RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION' CONSULTATION: ANALYSIS OF RESPONSES (con_25483)

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-24a82312-fa7e-4e59-8ce3-afc6bb17be33

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## Summary

The Department For Education recently completed a procurement process titled 'CHILDMINDER 'RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION' CONSULTATION: ANALYSIS OF RESPONSES', falling under the research and development services and related consultancy services classification. The procurement method used was competitive quotation (below threshold). The contract value was GBP 23,900, with a tender period ending on April 15, 2024, and a contract period lasting from April 22, 2024, to July 31, 2024. The buying organization, Department For Education, located in Manchester, United Kingdom, awarded the contract to ICF Consulting Services Ltd.

This procurement opportunity, suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), provides a chance for companies in the research and development services industry to engage with the Department For Education. Businesses offering consultancy services tailored to childminder recruitment and retention may find this tender particularly relevant. The competitive quotation process indicates a focus on cost efficiency, making it ideal for agile businesses looking to contribute to policy analysis and development within the education sector.

## Notice

Analysis of responses to the DfE's childminder 'recruitment and retention' consultation.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8a1ab70d-51d8-4253-9c19-5ecdb458a323 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Jun 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Apr 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Apr 2024 |
| Contract period | 21 Apr 2024 - 31 Jul 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £23,900 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £23,900 |
| 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 | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M1 2WD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Piccadilly |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Central |
| 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 | ICF CONSULTING SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 6 Jun 2024 at 17:52 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8a1ab70d-51d8-4253-9c19-5ecdb458a323

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8a1ab70d-51d8-4253-9c19-5ecdb458a323
  6th June 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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