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title: "Secondee (con_28966)"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-b34eca5d-0e04-4515-94e1-b2d0059f6705"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION"
published: "2025-11-21"
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# Secondee (con_28966)

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b34eca5d-0e04-4515-94e1-b2d0059f6705

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## Summary

The Department for Education has completed a procurement process titled "Secondee (con_28966)", which falls under the industry category of Typing services (CPV code 79551000). The contract covers regions throughout the United Kingdom, including North East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, and several others. This procurement was carried out using a direct procurement method, specifically a single tender action below the threshold. The award stage has been reached, with an active award date of 6 January 2025. The contract is valued at £96,995.02 and spans from 6 January 2025 to 1 April 2026.

This tender presents opportunities for Small to Medium Enterprises (SMEs), particularly those that provide specialist typing services. The contract is well-suited for SMEs, given its procurement method and the buyer's emphasis on engaging smaller enterprises. Businesses with expertise in administrative and support services can leverage this contract to enhance their portfolio and establish a working relationship with a prominent government entity like the Department for Education, providing a platform for future public sector engagements.

## Notice

Contract for a secondee into the DfE.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/30011128-765e-4d5a-9465-89ccad6e4e82 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | 6 Jan 2025 - 1 Apr 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £96,995 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £96,995 |
| 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 | DARTINGTON SERVICE DESIGN LAB |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79551000 - Typing services

## Release History

- 21 Nov 2025 at 13:57 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/30011128-765e-4d5a-9465-89ccad6e4e82

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/30011128-765e-4d5a-9465-89ccad6e4e82
  21st November 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/contact-dfe

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