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title: "Opportunity Areas OA Evaluation"
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# Opportunity Areas OA Evaluation

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d1bd3ed1-daba-4c08-a407-c244f2af8447

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Opportunity Areas OA Evaluation" was initiated by the Department For Education, located in London, England. This contract, classified under "Research and development services and related consultancy services," reached its completion stage on 15 December 2021. The open tender process concluded on 20 September 2020, with the contract officially awarded to Natcen on 11 August 2020, valued at £199,311. The procurement process followed an open procedure, below threshold, allowing for broader competition among potential suppliers.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) seeking to expand their services in the research and consultancy sector. Businesses specialising in research, evaluation, and consultancy services would find themselves well-suited to compete, particularly those with experience in similar projects. Engaging in such contracts can help businesses to not only grow their portfolio but also enhance their visibility and credibility within the public sector.

## Notice

Awarded Contract

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0c5e1051-8b60-497b-ae1a-24eeea053f62 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Sep 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Aug 2020 |
| Contract period | 18 Oct 2020 - 15 Dec 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £199,311 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NATCEN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 12 Mar 2021 at 14:21 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0c5e1051-8b60-497b-ae1a-24eeea053f62
- 15 Dec 2020 at 10:36 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0c5e1051-8b60-497b-ae1a-24eeea053f62

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0c5e1051-8b60-497b-ae1a-24eeea053f62
  12th March 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0a81e700-f494-4862-87e2-1bf6c9511aea
  Redacted Contract

## Provenance

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