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title: "DfE Safety Valve Programme - Chief Advisor Contract Awarded"
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buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION"
published: "2024-05-13"
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# DfE Safety Valve Programme - Chief Advisor Contract Awarded

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-63579733-a583-4509-adba-365732d149ff

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## Summary

The Department for Education has awarded a contract for the Chief Advisor position as part of the Safety Valve Programme. The procurement method used was a direct single tender action with a contract value of £50,000. The contract period is from April 8, 2024, to March 31, 2025, with the tender period ending on March 18, 2024. The buying organisation, Department for Education, is located in London, England, under the services category.

This awarded tender to Priora Consulting Limited by the Department for Education presents an opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) within the financial consultancy services industry. Businesses that specialise in providing consultancy services would find this tender suited for growth. The direct procurement method and the specific Chief Advisor contract offer a clear opportunity for interested service providers to expand their business with the Department for Education.

## Notice

Awarded contract for Chief Advisor position for the Department for Education's Safety Valve Programme.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cb845515-5114-496d-bf8c-be7cf3588146 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 May 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Mar 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Apr 2024 |
| Contract period | 7 Apr 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £50,000 |
| 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 | PRIORA CONSULTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services

### Codes

- 66171000 - Financial consultancy services

## Release History

- 13 May 2024 at 10:34 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cb845515-5114-496d-bf8c-be7cf3588146

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cb845515-5114-496d-bf8c-be7cf3588146
  13th May 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8559c85d-587d-478b-a64f-ecf149b071c3
  n/a

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