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title: "DFE Research Contract 20-21 049 Skills Taxonym (con_8385)"
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# DFE Research Contract 20-21 049 Skills Taxonym (con_8385)

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5c49e9f0-1b6d-4d36-adeb-076da8277d7f

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by the Department For Education, involved a tender for the "DFE Research Contract 20-21 049 Skills Taxonomy Project," valued at £25,000. This contract, classified under research and development services, is set in London, England, with the tender period concluding on 15 April 2021. The contract was awarded on 22 April 2021, and it will run until 23 July 2021.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in research and development, particularly those that are small to medium enterprises (SMEs). Companies with expertise in skills assessment, workforce development, and consultancy services in related fields would be well-suited to engage in similar tenders. The focus on skills and productivity highlights potential avenues for business growth within the educational sector.

## Notice

Skills and Productivity board: Skills Taxonomy Project

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8facfcd0-67d1-4a24-b9d3-c3843994e135 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 May 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Apr 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Apr 2021 |
| Contract period | 21 Apr 2021 - 23 Jul 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £25,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £25,000 |
| 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 | FRONTIER ECONOMICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 21 May 2021 at 14:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8facfcd0-67d1-4a24-b9d3-c3843994e135

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8facfcd0-67d1-4a24-b9d3-c3843994e135
  21st May 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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