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title: "National Eurydice Unit"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-8d263b48-24dd-462f-bd1e-0069fbcacfba"
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buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION"
published: "2020-03-19"
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# National Eurydice Unit

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8d263b48-24dd-462f-bd1e-0069fbcacfba

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## Summary

The procurement process involves a contract awarded by the Department for Education for the National Eurydice Unit, which is responsible for carrying out duties relevant to the UK (England, Wales, and Northern Ireland). This tender falls under the category of research services and was completed with a contract value of £16,219. The procurement method utilised was a direct approach, specifically a single tender action below threshold. The tender period concluded on 16th December 2019, while the contract was executed from 1st January 2020 to 31st January 2020.

This tender represents growth opportunities primarily for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that provide research services. Businesses that specialise in educational research, policy analysis, or similar fields would find this tender particularly well-suited for their expertise, allowing them to engage with public sector projects and potentially expand their portfolios within the education industry.

## Notice

Contract to carry out the duties of the UK (England, Wales and Northern Ireland) National Eurydice Unit.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8894cdf5-f636-475f-a59a-69b3516b8550 |
| 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 | 19 Mar 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Dec 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Dec 2019 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2020 - 31 Jan 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £16,219 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £16,219 |
| 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 | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M1 2WD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Piccadilly |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NFER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 19 Mar 2020 at 15:18 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8894cdf5-f636-475f-a59a-69b3516b8550

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8894cdf5-f636-475f-a59a-69b3516b8550
  19th March 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4db0e9f6-5e67-4a47-b34c-7975595bd1a8
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/47e0ea02-dd0d-4ccd-91eb-b27fff5e932b
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