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title: "RISE Advisor - LB (con26722)"
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buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION"
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# RISE Advisor - LB (con26722)

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-dfeb4281-da66-43db-981b-4c74993fb814

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## Summary

The Department for Education has completed a direct procurement process under the title "RISE Advisor - LB (con26722)" within the business services category, specifically encompassing law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security. The services are required 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. The tender was awarded on 31st January 2025, with the contract commencing on the same day and set to conclude on 31st July 2025. The contract is valued at £13,200 and was awarded to Meridian Trust through a single tender action due to its value falling below the threshold.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in consultancy and advisory services to enter or expand their presence in the public sector, especially those focused on legal, marketing, and recruitment services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) stand to benefit considerably from such contracts, leveraging their specialised skills and competitive pricing to fulfil the Department for Education's requirements. The associated regions provide a wide geographical scope, promising extensive reach and potential for business growth in multiple locations within England.

## Notice

RISE Advisor

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1a76f70e-6808-47d7-b573-38f0ad268777 |
| 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 | 27 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Jan 2025 - 31 Jul 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £13,200 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £13,200 |
| 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 | MERIDIAN TRUST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

## Release History

- 27 Feb 2025 at 11:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1a76f70e-6808-47d7-b573-38f0ad268777

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1a76f70e-6808-47d7-b573-38f0ad268777
  27th February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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