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title: "Advisory Services for Establishing Covid-19 Response Unit"
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buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION"
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# Advisory Services for Establishing Covid-19 Response Unit

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-70907d31-0468-47e0-8189-e993ba11fe39

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Department For Education seeking advisory services for establishing a Covid-19 response unit. The contract is categorised under public relations consultancy services and is based in London, England. This procurement was initiated as a single tender action, with a tender period that concluded on 2nd March 2020. The awarded contract, valued at £19,000, has a start date of 31st March 2020 and an end date of 30th September 2020. The procurement process is now complete, with all contractual commitments satisfied.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in public relations consultancy services, particularly those with experience in crisis management and operational restructuring. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to engage in similar tenders, as this demonstrates the government’s commitment to supporting diverse suppliers in impactful projects. Competing for contracts like this can enhance a firm's visibility and expand its portfolio within the public sector.

## Notice

Consultancy requirement to support DFE's senior leadership team advising reshaping the departmental operational Covid-19 centre and to provide crisis management advice.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/94938a15-53f3-4e53-b237-033ea11f2100 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Mar 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Mar 2020 |
| Contract period | 30 Mar 2020 - 30 Sep 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £19,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £19,000 |
| 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 | MPP ADVISORY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79416200 - Public relations consultancy services

## Release History

- 5 Mar 2021 at 07:33 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/94938a15-53f3-4e53-b237-033ea11f2100

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/94938a15-53f3-4e53-b237-033ea11f2100
  5th March 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c2e4b033-3b65-483f-a275-f2c459587284
  Redacted Agreement

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