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title: "con_14875 Josh Macalister Care Review Implementation Adviser"
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# con_14875 Josh Macalister Care Review Implementation Adviser

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4fef8acf-1fb4-4bbc-b494-2628c44a8e45

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## Summary

The Department for Education has awarded a contract for the "Josh Macalister Care Review Implementation Adviser" project, which involves the design and execution of research and development services. The procurement method used was a direct procurement with a single tender action below the threshold. The contract value is £33,280 GBP, with a contract period starting on June 1, 2022, and ending on November 30, 2022. The award was made to Josh MacAlister, and the tender period ended on May 31, 2022.

This contracting opportunity with the Department for Education can offer business growth prospects primarily to firms involved in research and development services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are deemed suitable for this tender. The location for service delivery spans various regions, including the United Kingdom, European countries, and British Oversea Territories. The project aims to implement recommendations from the Independent Review of Children's Social Care led by Josh MacAlister, creating a focused opportunity for businesses in the research and development industry.

## Notice

Josh MacAlister is contracted to act as an independent advisor to the department (DfE) on the implementation of recommendations from the Independent Review of Children's Social Care.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b1cf4e61-78e0-4e12-be4e-be5c695c3fea |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Aug 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 31 May 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Jul 2022 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2022 - 30 Nov 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £33,280 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £32,280 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | JOSH MACALISTER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73300000 - Design and execution of research and development

## Release History

- 17 Aug 2022 at 15:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b1cf4e61-78e0-4e12-be4e-be5c695c3fea

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b1cf4e61-78e0-4e12-be4e-be5c695c3fea
  17th August 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ec5d8c8e-d607-4f28-8902-2f0eacb8930a
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