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# Chief Scientific Adviser (con_28354)

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d056a0e1-a595-4135-a361-aa95a5f5db47

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## Summary

The Department for Education has completed a procurement process to appoint a Chief Scientific Adviser, with the contract awarded to University College London. This tender is classified under the industry category "Administration, defence and social security services" (CPV: 75000000). The contract was competitively awarded through a direct procurement method, identified as a Single tender action (below threshold). The process culminated in the award stage on 9th February 2023, with the contracting period spanning from 9th February 2023 to 8th January 2026. The services will be provided across various regions in the United Kingdom, including North East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, London, South East, and South West, for a contract value of £314,649.

This tender reflects substantial opportunities for businesses operating in the scientific advisory and consultancy sectors, particularly those that are viable for single tender actions. The project offers potential for growth for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) capable of delivering specialised services across multiple regions in the UK. Businesses that can align their expertise with governmental administration and social security services will find this contract particularly beneficial to enhance their portfolio and increase their market presence in public sector projects.

## Notice

Chief Scientific Adviser for DfE

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/efe454e3-c58f-48d4-b1c6-119f54e92062 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Feb 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Feb 2023 |
| Contract period | 9 Feb 2023 - 8 Jan 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £314,649 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £314,649 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY COLLEGE LONDON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services

### Codes

- 75000000 - Administration, defence and social security services

## Release History

- 18 Sep 2025 at 10:38 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/efe454e3-c58f-48d4-b1c6-119f54e92062

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/efe454e3-c58f-48d4-b1c6-119f54e92062
  18th September 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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