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title: "SMC-2021-18 Data for Social Mobility Contract (NFER) (con_7991)"
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buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION"
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# SMC-2021-18 Data for Social Mobility Contract (NFER) (con_7991)

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f084e4b2-b204-4955-bb1a-e6bb9e7b84c6

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by the Department for Education, involves the contract titled "SMC-2021-18 Data for Social Mobility Contract (NFER)", which falls under the research and development services industry category. Located in England, the procurement is now complete, with the contract awarded on 10th March 2021, and the contract period running until 30th September 2021. The procurement method used was a limited approach, specifically a competitive quotation below the threshold, with a total contract value of £28,984.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in research and consultancy services, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that are experienced in data management and social mobility issues. Companies with expertise in providing analytical services or consulting for educational and governmental organisations would be well-suited to compete for similar contracts in the future, allowing them to expand their reach within the public sector.

## Notice

The Contractor has agreed to assist the Social Mobility Commission to understand how data affecting social mobility are managed across government in England.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d93882e3-9ecb-428f-91a9-f8d821c0f966 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Apr 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Mar 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | 10 Mar 2021 - 30 Sep 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £28,984 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £28,984 |
| 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 | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 3BT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| 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 | NATIONAL FOUNDATION FOR EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH (NFER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 7 Apr 2021 at 08:04 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d93882e3-9ecb-428f-91a9-f8d821c0f966

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d93882e3-9ecb-428f-91a9-f8d821c0f966
  7th April 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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