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title: "Staff Absence Protection"
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buyer: "BISHOP WILKINSON CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST"
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# Staff Absence Protection

Buyer: BISHOP WILKINSON CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e3a2f91d-1adc-46b1-b963-7e9eeec94cc6

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## Summary

The Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust has recently completed a procurement process for Staff Absence Protection services, with a contract value of £1,477,614.03. The procurement method used was selective, with a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The tender period ended on 1st March 2023, and the contract is scheduled to start on 1st April 2023, lasting until 31st March 2026. The Trust is located in Washington, England, in the financial and insurance services industry category.

This procurement opportunity, awarded to The Education Mutual Ltd, is suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise organisations (VCSEs). Businesses offering services related to financial and insurance services could benefit from competing for this contract. The buying organisation, the Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust, presents a growth opportunity for businesses interested in providing services aligned with the trust's values and social impact objectives.

## Notice

Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust have awarded a contract for Staff Absence Protection services following a further competition under the DPS for sustainable and ethically sourced goods and services, delivering social value in local communities.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dab96c60-5a68-414e-9bb2-901bc2f83407 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 May 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Mar 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 May 2023 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2023 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,477,614 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,477,614 |
| 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 | BISHOP WILKINSON CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST |
| Locality | WASHINGTON |
| Post town | Sunderland |
| Postcode | SR5 3NY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC44 Sunderland |
| Local authority | Sunderland |
| Electoral ward | Washington North |
| Westminster constituency | Washington and Gateshead South |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE EDUCATION MUTUAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services

### Codes

- 66000000 - Financial and insurance services

## Release History

- 30 May 2023 at 13:13 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dab96c60-5a68-414e-9bb2-901bc2f83407

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dab96c60-5a68-414e-9bb2-901bc2f83407
  30th May 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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