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title: "Improvement Adviser in Luton"
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# Improvement Adviser in Luton

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-adf7679a-3fdc-43b4-90fd-68226f44215f

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## Summary

The Department for Education is seeking an Improvement Adviser in Luton to oversee and drive improvements within the authority. This contract, valued at £12,000, falls under the category of health and social work services and is located in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement method used was a direct procurement through a single tender action, concluding the tender period on 1st November 2020. The contract commenced on the same date and is set to end on 31st March 2021.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations that specialise in health and social work services. Businesses focused on consultancy and improvement strategies in educational contexts would be particularly well-suited to participate. By engaging in this contract, companies can expand their networks and gain valuable experience in driving change within a public sector framework.

## Notice

The Contractor will provide a clear and sustained focus on the areas for improvement and ensure independent oversight of the authority's progress in line with improvement plans. In doing so, the Adviser is expected to supervise the programme of change that the authority has embarked on, to drive forward the improvements and implement close monitoring arrangements, and build on the work that has already taken place.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a175cb35-6c62-45b2-899b-f755868fca31 |
| 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 Apr 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Nov 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Nov 2020 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2020 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £12,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £12,000 |
| 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 | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CLIVE JONES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 19 Apr 2021 at 12:30 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a175cb35-6c62-45b2-899b-f755868fca31
- 12 Nov 2020 at 12:26 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a175cb35-6c62-45b2-899b-f755868fca31

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a175cb35-6c62-45b2-899b-f755868fca31
  19th April 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5bbb046c-3f4f-43c1-818c-6fb65ab842b2
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7bd24862-5400-46ed-82d8-d7305db663d9
  n/a

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