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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-b5fd17-59d06023-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

The procurement process for the project titled "THE PROVISION OF EXPERT EDUCATION ADVICE FOR THE DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION" was managed by the Department for Education located in London, England. This tender falls under the education and training services category and was initiated as an open procedure. The contract, valued at £200,000, commenced on 2nd November 2015 and ran until 31st October 2017. The procurement process has now reached the award stage, with the successful supplier, IQE Partners, being notified on 11th November 2015.

This tender provides significant opportunities for specialised businesses in the education services sector, particularly those involved in delivering advice and support for academies and free schools. Smaller and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are well-suited to participate, as this project emphasises the need for expert knowledge and the ability to implement effective sponsorship arrangements for schools transitioning to academy status, thus potentially enhancing their service offerings and market reach.

## 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/9bc6471a-6578-4931-8fcf-f6137035a274 |
| 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 | IQE PARTNERS |

## 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/9bc6471a-6578-4931-8fcf-f6137035a274

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9bc6471a-6578-4931-8fcf-f6137035a274
  24th February 2016 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/9947df8e-18c3-42c1-930f-abe039f894a8
  Contract

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