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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-b5fd17-5aa6e47b-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "THE PROVISION OF EXPERT EDUCATION ADVICE FOR THE DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION" was managed by the Department for Education. This project, classified under the education and training services industry, was located in London, England. The procurement method used was an open procedure, with the contract period starting on 2nd November 2015 and concluding on 31st October 2017. The tender was awarded on 11th November 2015 to ML Wilson Ltd, with a total contract value of £200,000, and the tender period ended on 30th October 2015.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialised in educational services, particularly those capable of providing strategic support to academies and free schools. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are well-suited to compete, given the nature of the services required. Businesses that can demonstrate expertise in educational consultancy and a strong track record in managing educational programmes will benefit from this procurement, as the project aims to enhance educational standards across the UK.

## 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/70757888-4a24-4964-866f-ed48eb3e6698 |
| 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 | ML WILSON |

## 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/70757888-4a24-4964-866f-ed48eb3e6698

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/70757888-4a24-4964-866f-ed48eb3e6698
  24th February 2016 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/193797b5-c4c9-48d2-9d5b-6ebbe1afe24c
  Contract

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