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title: "CIF 2021 (con_7158)"
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# CIF 2021 (con_7158)

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8ae1ca5f-4daa-4db0-b09f-665b0a227e67

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "CIF 2021" is conducted by the Department for Education, focusing on the assessment of Condition Improvement Fund applications submitted by academies across England. This contract, valued at £180,000, follows a selective procurement method and was awarded on 11th December 2020. The contract period commenced on 18th December 2020 and will continue until 18th December 2021. It falls within the business services industry, specifically the CPV category related to law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in consultancy and assessment services, particularly those with experience in educational contexts. Companies with a capacity to engage in strategic reviews and evaluations will find themselves well-placed to compete, especially Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) that can demonstrate their expertise and flexibility. The contract offers a chance to enhance their portfolio and establish a long-term partnership with a major public sector entity.

## Notice

Assess a large number of Condition Improvement Fund applications made by academies. The DfE expect assessors to utilise their own professional expertise and specialist knowledge to provide an assessment that accurately reflects the policy priorities, key areas and implements the scoring matrix.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/95dc060d-fe74-40f9-a323-bf249fa33fca |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Jan 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Dec 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Dec 2020 |
| Contract period | 18 Dec 2020 - 18 Dec 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £180,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £180,000 |
| 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 | 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 | CAPITA PROPERTY & INFRASTRUCTURE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

## Release History

- 18 Jan 2021 at 11:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/95dc060d-fe74-40f9-a323-bf249fa33fca

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/95dc060d-fe74-40f9-a323-bf249fa33fca
  18th January 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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