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title: "FREE SPEECH AND ACADEMIC FREEDOM IN THE HIGHER EDUCATION SECTOR (con_10127)"
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buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION"
published: "2021-06-30"
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# FREE SPEECH AND ACADEMIC FREEDOM IN THE HIGHER EDUCATION SECTOR (con_10127)

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5ac0999d-94ad-408d-82b5-044cad2692f2

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## Summary

The procurement process concerns a contract titled "Free Speech and Academic Freedom in the Higher Education Sector," initiated by the Department for Education in the United Kingdom. The contract falls under the business services category, specifically focusing on law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security. The procurement method utilised is selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract was awarded on 9th November 2020, subsequently completing its term on 31st March 2021. The initial tender period concluded on 2nd November 2020, with a total contract value of £18,000.

This tender presents opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) within the services industry, particularly those offering legal, consulting, or academic services. Businesses that have expertise in navigating regulatory environments or providing support to higher education institutions would be well-positioned to compete effectively for future contracts in this area. By engaging with this sector, suppliers can enhance their visibility and expand their operations while contributing valuable services to the academic community.

## Notice

APPLICATION OF THE LAW ON FREE SPEECH AND ACADEMIC FREEDOM IN THE HIGHER EDUCATION SECTOR

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a6bcfba0-ffc4-42e5-9b0a-ba9640c16042 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Jun 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Nov 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Nov 2020 |
| Contract period | 9 Nov 2020 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £18,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £18,000 |
| 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 | 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 | BLACKSTONE CHAMBERS |

## 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

- 30 Jun 2021 at 18:06 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a6bcfba0-ffc4-42e5-9b0a-ba9640c16042

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a6bcfba0-ffc4-42e5-9b0a-ba9640c16042
  30th June 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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