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title: "A Support Service to the Free Schools Programme - please note this is a grant."
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# A Support Service to the Free Schools Programme - please note this is a grant.

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-71135cb7-f4f9-42f1-8554-7fa0a8b60236

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Department for Education seeking a provider to support the Free Schools Programme in enhancing educational outcomes and social mobility. The tender, titled "A Support Service to the Free Schools Programme - please note this is a grant," falls under the education and training services category. With a total contract value of £2,950,000, the procurement method utilised is an open procedure, specifically designed for contracts below the threshold. The tender period concluded on 19 January 2018, with the contract expected to start from 1 April 2018 and end on 31 March 2020, and delivery addresses may include locations such as the United Kingdom and Europe.

This opportunity presents significant growth potential for businesses, particularly those capable of providing high-quality educational service strategies. Companies with expertise in generating applications for educational initiatives, especially those focused on areas of underperformance, will be well-suited to compete. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to apply, as the buyer is particularly interested in proposals that demonstrate effective service delivery while providing good value for money.

## Notice

The Department for Education is looking for an exceptional provider to support the free schools programme's important contribution to improving educational outcomes and driving social mobility. The main focus of the work will be on generating high quality applications to the programme for new schools in areas of educational underperformance. We are looking for bids that set out a clear strategy for creating and providing a high quality service. Bids must also demonstrate that the provider has the capability to deliver that strategy effectively and provide good value for money.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/877bd4a7-a65b-40ae-9a65-06fc4797efab |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Dec 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Jan 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Mar 2018 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2018 - 31 Mar 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,950,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,950,000 |
| 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 | NEW SCHOOLS NETWORK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 3 Dec 2018 at 11:50 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/877bd4a7-a65b-40ae-9a65-06fc4797efab
- 29 Mar 2018 at 12:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/877bd4a7-a65b-40ae-9a65-06fc4797efab
- 14 Dec 2017 at 13:06 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d25b4672-f73b-4c85-bab9-210fed661b40

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/877bd4a7-a65b-40ae-9a65-06fc4797efab
  3rd December 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d25b4672-f73b-4c85-bab9-210fed661b40
  14th December 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ac9f9fa2-ae8e-4dd9-ba0d-f67c5caa3930
  Invitation to bid
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/44afd4e1-27e1-4fe2-b41c-6daf5c79d830
  Document 1
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/38e16862-b2ac-4979-96f7-a7e1af123ea4
  Document 2
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ce77e445-0032-4517-9e03-ba99febbf555
  Document 3
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5d7f4920-77a3-4e78-85bd-5fdb9859b948
  Document 4

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