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title: "Interim Chair in Northampton Children's Trust"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d52c00c0-312b-4572-a772-c95d75f96f08"
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# Interim Chair in Northampton Children's Trust

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d52c00c0-312b-4572-a772-c95d75f96f08

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## Summary

The procurement process for the role of Interim Chair in Northampton Children's Trust has been initiated by the Department for Education. This procedure is classified under "Research and development services and related consultancy services" and is valued at £45,550. The procurement method utilised was a direct approach via a single tender action, which was necessary due to the unforeseen urgency following the immediate resignation of the previous chair. The contract period spans from 10th September 2020 to 17th December 2020. The tender was officially published on 12th May 2021.

This tender presents a unique opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in consultancy services, particularly in the field of educational governance and related areas. Businesses with experience in educational leadership or management consultancy would be particularly well-suited to engage in such procurements. By participating in this process, companies can enhance their visibility in the public sector while contributing valuable expertise to the management of children's services.

## Notice

Interim Chair in Northampton Children's Trust - The post holder was directly awarded due the unforeseen urgency in needing to have someone in post on an interim basis due to the immediate resignation of the chair.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/79b106bf-9d3f-459f-9add-b0c92fd6eae2 |
| 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 | 12 May 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Sep 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Sep 2020 |
| Contract period | 9 Sep 2020 - 17 Dec 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £45,550 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £45,500 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CLARE CHAMBERLAIN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

## Release History

- 12 May 2021 at 13:52 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/79b106bf-9d3f-459f-9add-b0c92fd6eae2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/79b106bf-9d3f-459f-9add-b0c92fd6eae2
  12th May 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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