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title: "Devon Commissioner"
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published: "2020-11-13"
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# Devon Commissioner

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-25404362-c55a-44b9-b5de-05e1fdea51f9

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Commissioner Services in Devon County Council" was conducted by the Department for Education, focused on the assessment of children's services in response to Covid-19. This direct procurement, categorised under research and development consultancy services (CPV Code: 73200000), saw the awarding of a contract valued at £25,600 to EDB Associates Limited. The contract was initiated on 26 May 2020 and was completed by 26 September 2020, with the contract period running from 26 May 2020 to 26 September 2020. Key contacts from the Department for Education are based in London.

This tender presents opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) looking to engage in public sector consultancy, particularly in social services and children’s welfare. Companies with expertise in public health, social care development, or educational service improvement would be well-suited to compete for similar future contracts, especially those focused on pandemic response and service reviews for vulnerable populations.

## Notice

The Contractor has agreed to act as the Department's Commissioner in Devon County Council to undertake a review of children's services and leadership in response to Covid-19. This will include a robust assessment as to how services for the most vulnerable children can best be secured within the context of the Covid-19 pandemic and alongside improvement work.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/923c7793-0cb8-4d4d-afb4-86be97612d08 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Nov 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Jul 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Jun 2020 |
| Contract period | 21 Jul 2020 - 26 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £44,800 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £70,400 |
| 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 | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EDB ASSOCIATES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 13 Nov 2020 at 09:59 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/923c7793-0cb8-4d4d-afb4-86be97612d08
- 22 Jul 2020 at 14:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b29545c4-7778-4fe1-9912-20ed26bafda6
- 22 Jul 2020 at 12:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3796958b-adf6-4862-8ba7-acc080dd110b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/923c7793-0cb8-4d4d-afb4-86be97612d08
  13th November 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b29545c4-7778-4fe1-9912-20ed26bafda6
  22nd July 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3796958b-adf6-4862-8ba7-acc080dd110b
  22nd July 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/21bf23bd-8425-48ab-ad65-cd9c9629d073
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5c136a92-272a-4043-ada7-9eda20cb2ea2
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