---
title: "ID 3976745 DAC 172/21 DfE - Review of Further Education Delivery Model"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-030844"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
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buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR THE ECONOMY"
published: "2022-01-07"
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# ID 3976745 DAC 172/21 DfE - Review of Further Education Delivery Model

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR THE ECONOMY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-030844

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## Summary

The public procurement process is being conducted by the Department for the Economy, which is based in Belfast, UK. The tender, titled "ID 3976745 DAC 172/21 DfE - Review of Further Education Delivery Model," falls under the business services sector, specifically focused on consulting and related services. This procurement is at the award stage, following the establishment of a Direct Award Contract with an estimated value of £250,000, covering the period from 17 January 2022 to 31 May 2022. The review is aimed at gathering evidence to inform improvements in the Further Education delivery model in Northern Ireland.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses involved in consulting, particularly those specialising in education and training services. Firms that provide analytical and strategic advisory services in the education sector would be particularly well-suited to compete. The direct award process allows for swift engagement, enabling successful bidders to contribute to significant developments within the Further Education landscape in Northern Ireland, potentially leading to future collaborations and enhanced visibility in the sector.

## Notice

The Department for the Economy is awarding a 4-5 month Direct Award Contract to carry out an evidence gathering exercise in relation to Further Education (FE) to inform a review of the FE delivery model in Northern Ireland (NI). The estimated value of this DAC is PS250,000 for the period 17 January 2022 - 31 May 2022.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000431-2022 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Jan 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Not specified |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR THE ECONOMY |
| Locality | BELFAST |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT2 8FD |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland |
| ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |
| ITL 3 | TLN06 Belfast |
| Local authority | Belfast |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Belfast South and Mid Down |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## 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

- 7 Jan 2022 at 10:55 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000431-2022

## Notice URLs

- https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps

## Provenance

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