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title: "Frances MacLellan - freelance consultancy services (con_26020)"
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# Frances MacLellan - freelance consultancy services (con_26020)

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-44a0cf9c-98db-4ea1-a6b8-5a5edbde4717

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## Summary

The Department for Education has completed the procurement process for a contract titled "Frances MacLellan - freelance consultancy services (con_26020)" within the business services sector, encompassing law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security. The procurement, conducted through a limited method via competitive quotation (below threshold), covered the region of England, United Kingdom. The tender stage concluded on 17th September 2024, and the contract period extends from 24th September 2024 to 31st March 2025. The contract is valued at £24,500 GBP. The award, published on 10th October 2024, has been given to Frances MacLellan, classified as an SME.

This tender presents considerable opportunities for SMEs specialising in consultancy services, particularly those with a focus on education and public sector engagements. Firms offering expertise in business services, including law, marketing, and security, would be well-suited to compete for similar contracts in the future. The Department for Education's procurement approach supports the growth of smaller enterprises by facilitating entry through limited, competitive quotations. This creates a favourable environment for SMEs to expand their portfolio and establish a footprint in public sector consultancy.

## Notice

Contract for freelance consultancy services to the Department for Education.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2ec87ba8-d15e-40fc-a247-9f5b27e818bf |
| 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 | 10 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | 23 Sep 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £24,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £24,500 |
| 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 | 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 | FRANCES MACLELLAN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

## Release History

- 10 Oct 2024 at 18:34 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2ec87ba8-d15e-40fc-a247-9f5b27e818bf

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2ec87ba8-d15e-40fc-a247-9f5b27e818bf
  10th October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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