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title: "THE PROVISION OF EXPERT EDUCATION ADVICE FOR THE DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION"
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# THE PROVISION OF EXPERT EDUCATION ADVICE FOR THE DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-59ba9658-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

The Department for Education is seeking expert education advice through an open tender titled "The Provision of Expert Education Advice for the Department for Education." This procurement, which falls under the education and training services category, is aimed at supporting the Academies and Free Schools Programme. The contract was awarded for a total value of £200,000, and it commenced on 2nd November 2015, with a contract period extending until 31st October 2017. The tender period concluded on 30th October 2015.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in educational consultancy and training services, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Firms adept at navigating the complexities of educational policy and those with proven experience in supporting educational institutions will find themselves well-positioned to compete for similar contracts in the future. By engaging with these types of tenders, businesses can establish valuable connections within the Education sector and contribute to raising educational standards across various institutions.

## Notice

Specialist contractors to support the Academies and Free Schools Programme and help deliver the Department's aim to ensure high educational standards in academies and free schools and to secure sponsorship arrangements for maintained schools moving to academy status.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dc47022b-1b78-42ed-92d5-efaaa71b556f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Nov 2016 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Oct 2015 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Nov 2015 |
| Contract period | 2 Nov 2015 - 31 Oct 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £200,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £200,000 |
| 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 | FOSGROVE CONSULTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dc47022b-1b78-42ed-92d5-efaaa71b556f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dc47022b-1b78-42ed-92d5-efaaa71b556f
  23rd February 2016 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/46897c30-139d-4b67-80f4-f4957399e672
  Contract

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