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title: "Consultancy service for the Open Innovation Team (con_24394)"
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# Consultancy service for the Open Innovation Team (con_24394)

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5e9254fb-20b8-4acf-ba78-d2ca015b0530

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## Summary

The Department For Education has awarded the contract for Consultancy service for the Open Innovation Team to Lancaster University. The procurement method used was Competitive quotation (below threshold) with a contract value of £24,500 in GBP. The contract period is from January 22, 2024, to July 31, 2024. The tender was located in England and fell under the Business services category. The award was made on January 22, 2024, and the tender period ended on January 15, 2024.

This tender for Consultancy service for the Open Innovation Team provides an opportunity for businesses in the service sector, particularly those offering consultancy services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited to compete for this contract. The Department For Education's choice of Competitive quotation as the procurement method allows for competitive pricing, making it accessible to a broader range of potential suppliers.

## Notice

Consultancy service for the Open Innovation Team

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/76d47032-18da-462b-8c20-81b2fdbf9c6d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Feb 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Jan 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Jan 2024 |
| Contract period | 22 Jan 2024 - 31 Jul 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £24,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £24,500 |
| 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 | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M1 2WD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Piccadilly |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Central |
| 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 | LANCASTER UNIVERSITY |

## 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

- 29 Feb 2024 at 08:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/76d47032-18da-462b-8c20-81b2fdbf9c6d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/76d47032-18da-462b-8c20-81b2fdbf9c6d
  29th February 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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