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title: "Consultancy"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-baa34951-a1b6-4abe-9566-a9d48dc5223c"
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source: "Contracts Finder"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "OFSTED"
published: "2018-08-23"
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# Consultancy

Buyer: OFSTED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-baa34951-a1b6-4abe-9566-a9d48dc5223c

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## Summary

The procurement process pertains to a consultancy contract awarded to OFSTED, based in Manchester, England. The contract, valued at £33,000, is categorised under business services, specifically law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security. The procurement method employed was a direct single tender action below threshold. The contract period started on 2nd July 2018 and is set to end on 31st December 2018. The tender period for this contract concluded on 29th June 2018.

This successful consultancy contract presents opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) involved in consulting services for clients within the education sector. Businesses that specialise in areas such as law, marketing, and recruitment would find themselves well-suited to compete for future tenders similar to this one. Engaging with OFSTED may offer advantageous partnerships and the potential to establish a foothold in the public sector consultancy market.

## Notice

Please note that this contract has already been awarded and that this contract is being published for transparency purposes only. This contract is for the provision of short term Consultancy Services to Ofsted

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e15b5a08-c66f-4a19-a00e-c489dee1fc55 |
| 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 | 23 Aug 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Jun 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Jun 2018 |
| Contract period | 1 Jul 2018 - 31 Dec 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £33,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £33,000 |
| 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 | OFSTED |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | REOC COMMUNICATIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

## Release History

- 23 Aug 2018 at 14:56 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e15b5a08-c66f-4a19-a00e-c489dee1fc55
- 20 Aug 2018 at 10:34 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e15b5a08-c66f-4a19-a00e-c489dee1fc55

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e15b5a08-c66f-4a19-a00e-c489dee1fc55
  23rd August 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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