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title: "SMC-2021-14 Contract State of the Nation Essay_Wales-(WBC) (con_7988)"
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# SMC-2021-14 Contract State of the Nation Essay_Wales-(WBC) (con_7988)

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7992ef5f-b041-4f4f-aa1d-55d083040a1b

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## Summary

The Department for Education is seeking to provide insights into social mobility policy in Wales through the "SMC-2021-14 Contract State of the Nation Essay_Wales" tender. This procurement, classified under research and development services, has a total value of £12,550 GBP and was awarded to Wilkinson Bytes Consulting. The contract period commenced on 29 January 2021 and is set to conclude on 30 April 2021. The tender was conducted using an open procurement method, with a final deadline for submissions on 22 January 2021.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses engaged in research and consultancy services, particularly those specialising in social policy analysis. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the procurement is tailored to accommodate their capabilities. Companies with a robust understanding of social mobility issues and experience in providing strategic insights will be well-positioned to leverage this tender for growth and expansion in the public sector.

## Notice

The Contractor has agreed to provide the Social Mobility Commission with an essay which details new, insightful syntheses and analysis on social mobility policy activity in Wales.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5c10d46a-5f14-4bfd-bff3-a975c7adaadc |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Apr 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Jan 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Jan 2021 |
| Contract period | 29 Jan 2021 - 30 Apr 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £12,550 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £12,550 |
| 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 | WILKINSON BYTES CONSULTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 7 Apr 2021 at 08:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5c10d46a-5f14-4bfd-bff3-a975c7adaadc

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5c10d46a-5f14-4bfd-bff3-a975c7adaadc
  7th April 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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