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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-b5fd17-5b732878-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

The Department for Education has completed a procurement process titled "The Provision of Expert Education Advice for the Department for Education," aimed at enhancing the Academies and Free Schools Programme. This procurement falls under the education and training services category and was based in London, England. The contract, valued at £200,000, was awarded following an open procedure. The contract period spans from 2nd November 2015 to 31st October 2017, and the tender period concluded on 30th October 2015.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in educational consultancy and advisory services. Firms that focus on educational support, particularly those capable of enhancing the performance of academies and free schools, would be well-suited to participate in similar future tenders. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) could find particularly relevant opportunities to contribute to educational improvement initiatives in 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/3cb31a9e-9e9a-4e57-8521-e897661baf76 |
| 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 | R J GILBERT EDUCATION CONSULTANT/ADVISOR |

## 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/3cb31a9e-9e9a-4e57-8521-e897661baf76

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3cb31a9e-9e9a-4e57-8521-e897661baf76
  25th February 2016 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/9ce3abb2-9f0a-4eae-94ec-86491c64e5ad
  Contract

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