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title: "Appointment of An Adviser in Sandwell"
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# Appointment of An Adviser in Sandwell

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e014da5e-ed12-42d6-aa82-2138ba52668c

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## Summary

The Department for Education is seeking an Adviser for a project based in the West Midlands, UK, with the title "Appointment of An Adviser in Sandwell." This contract falls under the Health and social work services category and has a total value of £11,700. The procurement process was initiated as a direct tender, specifically using a single tender action below the threshold. The contract period commenced on 24 May 2021 and is set to conclude on 30 September 2021. The contract has been awarded, with a notice published on 30 July 2021.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses in the consultancy and advisory sectors, particularly those focused on health and social work services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to compete, given their ability to provide focused, tailored services that align with the improvement plans set forth by the authority. Companies with experience in change management and oversight of operational improvements will find this contract appealing, potentially leading to further collaborations with the Department for Education.

## Notice

The Contractor will provide a clear and sustained focus on the areas for improvement and ensure independent oversight of the authority's progress in line with improvement plans. In doing so, the Adviser is expected to supervise the programme of change that the authority has embarked on, to drive forward the improvements and implement close monitoring arrangements, and build on the work that has already taken place.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6afb3a85-361e-4a84-8fa1-f0588052c69e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Jul 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 23 May 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 May 2021 |
| Contract period | 23 May 2021 - 30 Sep 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £11,700 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £11,700 |
| 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 | SHEFFIELD |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S1 2FJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield |
| Local authority | Sheffield |
| Electoral ward | City |
| Westminster constituency | Sheffield Central |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MARK GURREY CONSULTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 30 Jul 2021 at 10:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6afb3a85-361e-4a84-8fa1-f0588052c69e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6afb3a85-361e-4a84-8fa1-f0588052c69e
  30th July 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/892a09cb-bb2c-41c1-b086-27b20a11f728
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