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title: "Technical assistance support for the Local Skills Improvement Fund (LSIF) (con_22159)"
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# Technical assistance support for the Local Skills Improvement Fund (LSIF) (con_22159)

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-98209b71-ecad-4677-8087-5f57dd62a709

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## Summary

The Department For Education has awarded a contract for Technical Assistant Services to support the Local Skills Improvement Fund (LSIF). The procurement method used was selective, with a value of £50,000 in GBP. The contract period is from August 14, 2023, to March 31, 2025. The buying organization is the Department For Education based in MANCHESTER, United Kingdom. The contract was awarded on August 14, 2023, following a tender period ending on August 7, 2023.

This contract for Technical Assistant Services presents an opportunity for businesses providing architectural, construction, engineering, and inspection services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly suitable for this tender. The Department For Education, as the buyer, has awarded the contract to ARCADIS LLP, a large-scale supplier based in LONDON, United Kingdom. Businesses interested in this opportunity should explore the details on the Department For Education's procurement page for more information.

## Notice

Technical Advisor Services to undertake assessment activity to support the Local Skills Improvement Fund (LSIF)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/153d7954-7c54-48a0-9a44-c2129f0fa392 |
| 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 | 30 Aug 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Aug 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Aug 2023 |
| Contract period | 13 Aug 2023 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £50,000 |
| 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 | 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 | 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 | ARCADIS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

## Release History

- 30 Aug 2023 at 17:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/153d7954-7c54-48a0-9a44-c2129f0fa392

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/153d7954-7c54-48a0-9a44-c2129f0fa392
  30th August 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-education/about/procurement

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