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title: "Reference group participation vouchers (con_27660)"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-c7d23541-6a99-41f0-ac46-2fad3a597ac4"
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buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION"
published: "2025-07-10"
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# Reference group participation vouchers (con_27660)

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c7d23541-6a99-41f0-ac46-2fad3a597ac4

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## Summary

The Department for Education in the United Kingdom recently completed a procurement process titled "Reference group participation vouchers (con_27660)" under the award stage. The contract pertains to the industry category of "Other community, social and personal services" and the total value amounts to £60,000. The project spans multiple regions, including North East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, London, South East, and South West. The procurement method used was a selective call-off from a framework agreement, and the contract period extends from 29 May 2025 to 28 May 2028. Tender submissions concluded on 12 May 2025, with Reward Gateway (UK) Limited being awarded the contract on 19 May 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses focusing on community and social services, particularly those that are small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The involvement in a government project with the Department for Education can offer substantial credibility and potential for business growth. Companies capable of supplying and managing community service vouchers across various UK regions could find this contract particularly beneficial. By engaging in such contracts, businesses can expand their service offerings and strengthen their portfolios with a reputable governmental collaboration.

## Notice

Reference group participation vouchers

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9c7c9123-2fec-4332-b83c-0effdfb1ed02 |
| 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 | 10 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 12 May 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 May 2025 |
| Contract period | 28 May 2025 - 28 May 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £60,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £60,000 |
| 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), 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 | REWARD GATEWAY (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 10 Jul 2025 at 16:38 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9c7c9123-2fec-4332-b83c-0effdfb1ed02

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9c7c9123-2fec-4332-b83c-0effdfb1ed02
  10th July 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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