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title: "con_6305 DfE CRU programme Managed Services requirement"
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# con_6305 DfE CRU programme Managed Services requirement

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7db898d3-d258-487d-af3d-94a5500c2df8

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## Summary

The Department for Education is seeking to engage experts for the "DfE CRU programme Managed Services requirement" to enhance transport capacity for educational settings amid the ongoing challenges posed by the coronavirus pandemic. This procurement process has reached the Award stage, with a contract valued at £103,050. The contract period commenced on 20th August 2020 and will conclude on 30th November 2020. The procurement was executed as a direct method through a single tender action, applicable below the threshold, and involved multiple delivery addresses across the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories.

This opportunity presents a significant potential for businesses that specialise in project management consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in educational transport and logistics. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to consider this tender, as it requires professional knowledge and skills in developing transport solutions and coordinating with government departments. Engaging in such contracts can help businesses expand their services and gain experience in managing large-scale projects within the education sector.

## Notice

DfE's Coronavirus Response Unit (CRU) is evolving from the emergency response function that was established in the early days of the crisis. There have been temporary functions established in recognition that DfE will need to respond to the challenges presented by coronavirus. Transport capacity is one of the key dependencies for the full reopening of schools and other educational settings from September. This package of work will support delivery teams across the department who lead on school, further and higher education, early years and SEND transport issues to ensure a co-ordinated approach from September 2020. It will support a small central team with facilitation, action planning and policy coherence, liaising with Cabinet Office and the Department for Transport as necessary to ensure a joined-up approach across government. To this end, the CRU requires the temporary engagement of experts - delivery manager, analyst, transport expert - to provide expertise in delivering transport capacity on a nationwide scale to all education settings and provide professional expertise and skills that are necessary to develop delivery plans and payment methods for local authorities and transport authorities.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/312ddbe8-6d47-402e-96f9-7c3d03805951 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Apr 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Aug 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Aug 2020 |
| Contract period | 19 Aug 2020 - 30 Nov 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £103,050 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £103,050 |
| 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 | PSC (THE TRADING NAME OF 2020 DELIVERY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72224000 - Project management consultancy services

## Release History

- 7 Apr 2021 at 13:36 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/312ddbe8-6d47-402e-96f9-7c3d03805951

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/312ddbe8-6d47-402e-96f9-7c3d03805951
  7th April 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e7233d43-e84d-48d5-bbd6-ed2fc04ab029
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