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title: "The Provision of freelance consultancy service to the Open Innovation Team (con_24074)"
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buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION"
published: "2024-01-25"
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# The Provision of freelance consultancy service to the Open Innovation Team (con_24074)

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d456586e-510a-4b38-80b4-acb4205dad6c

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## Summary

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The Department For Education has completed a tender for "The Provision of freelance consultancy service to the Open Innovation Team". The contract falls under the industry category of Research and development services and related consultancy services. The tender had a procurement method of Competitive quotation (below threshold) and was valued at £24,500 GBP. The procurement stage was in the award phase, with the contract period running from January 15, 2024, to April 5, 2024.

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This opportunity provided by the Department For Education is suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) looking to offer freelance consultancy services. Businesses interested in research and development services may find this contract particularly relevant. With a limited procurement method in place, businesses with experience in competitive quotations could benefit from bidding on this contract for potential business growth opportunities.

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## Notice

The Provision of freelance consultancy service

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eb994ba9-beca-42eb-ac30-21aa34c4d151 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Jan 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Jan 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Jan 2024 |
| Contract period | 15 Jan 2024 - 5 Apr 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £24,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £24,500 |
| 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), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FRANCES MACLELLAN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 25 Jan 2024 at 16:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eb994ba9-beca-42eb-ac30-21aa34c4d151

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eb994ba9-beca-42eb-ac30-21aa34c4d151
  25th January 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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