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title: "Free Schools Support Service"
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buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION"
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# Free Schools Support Service

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-96798087-ae2f-4a88-9dd9-9e5baf7b5a56

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## Summary

The Department for Education has awarded a service contract for the provision of the Free Schools Support Service. The contract includes generating interest in new applications via the DfE-led free school application process, supporting groups in submitting high-quality applications, and delivering free school information events. The contract value is £1,928,190, and the contract period runs from April 1, 2022, to March 31, 2025. The procurement method used is an open procedure (above threshold), and the tender period ends on January 25, 2022. The locations covered are various regions in the United Kingdom, and the industry category is education and training services.

This tender opportunity by the Department for Education provides a chance for businesses to engage in offering support services in the education sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are particularly suited to compete for this contract. The focus on new school applications and events presents avenues for businesses with expertise in education consulting, event management, and support services to enhance their market presence. With the contract period extending till 2025, successful bidders can establish long-term partnerships with the Department for Education, contributing to their business growth and stability.

## Notice

The Department for Education has awarded service contract for the provision of Free School Support Service. The free school programme plays an important role in helping to deliver new, high-quality places of all types where they are needed most. Following the Spending Review, work is ongoing on a future programme and in due course, we will set out plans for delivering further special and AP free schools as part of the new investment of PS2.6bn between 2022 and 2025, as well as for further mainstream schools. It is expected that there will be a need for an external support service to include the following: - Generate interest in new applications via the DfE-led free school application process, supporting groups to submit high-quality applications and providing support to applicant groups throughout the department's application and assessment process. - Deliver a small number of free school information events on behalf of the Department for Education.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7a22f1f6-2380-4b31-86b4-9ec98b8cb840 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Apr 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Jan 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Mar 2022 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,923,190 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,923,190 |
| 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), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PREMIER ADVISORY GROUP (PAG |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 3 Apr 2024 at 14:35 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7a22f1f6-2380-4b31-86b4-9ec98b8cb840
- 2 Jun 2023 at 14:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7a22f1f6-2380-4b31-86b4-9ec98b8cb840

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7a22f1f6-2380-4b31-86b4-9ec98b8cb840
  3rd April 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/fd760dee-ce11-4464-bd4e-7609da2ce802
  n/a

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