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title: "The Provision of EU Programmes Lifelong Learning - EURYDICE"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-abe03e77-2937-4f63-adff-b373ef4da071"
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buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION"
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# The Provision of EU Programmes Lifelong Learning - EURYDICE

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-abe03e77-2937-4f63-adff-b373ef4da071

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## Summary

The Department For Education has completed a procurement process for "The Provision of EU Programmes Lifelong Learning - EURYDICE," with the contract classified under the Research and Development Services and related consultancy services category. This open procurement, conducted below threshold, had its tender period end on 7 May 2017, with the contract commencing on 11 July 2017 and concluding on 31 December 2017. The award was made to the National Foundation for Education Research (NFER), with a total contract value of £508,438.

This opportunity presents a significant avenue for businesses in the education sector, particularly those specialising in research and consultancy services. Firms with a focus on educational contributions, training services, or statistical analysis would find themselves well-placed to compete. The open procedure utilised promotes increased participation from small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), fostering a diverse range of bidders in this sector.

## Notice

Eurydice is a European research network coordinated by the EU but with wider coverage. The contractor acts as the National Unit and delivers the service on behalf of England, Wales & Northern Ireland (Scotland has its own unit). The NU contributes information about the UK to Eurydice publications on educational matters and also provide a bespoke enquiry service and support the DfE to compile statistical returns to the OECD.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a5476d2a-1c3e-4017-987e-becbc6736ab3 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Feb 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 7 May 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 May 2017 |
| Contract period | 10 Jul 2017 - 29 Mar 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £670,214 |
| 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 | NOTTINGHAM |
| Post town | Nottingham |
| Postcode | NG1 6HG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF14 Nottingham |
| Local authority | Nottingham |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Nottingham East |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | ECCTIS; NATIONAL FOUNDATION FOR EDUCATION RESEARCH (NFER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 28 Feb 2018 at 11:44 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a5476d2a-1c3e-4017-987e-becbc6736ab3
- 28 Feb 2018 at 11:29 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a5476d2a-1c3e-4017-987e-becbc6736ab3
- 26 Jan 2018 at 13:33 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a5476d2a-1c3e-4017-987e-becbc6736ab3
- 26 Jan 2018 at 10:03 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a5476d2a-1c3e-4017-987e-becbc6736ab3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a5476d2a-1c3e-4017-987e-becbc6736ab3
  26th January 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c072a1a7-b25b-4403-847b-978709792978
  Contract
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9a94b6d0-3ada-4ed1-b56b-43652d4314e3
  Variation

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