---
title: "Design Support on Project Production (con_30918)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-066a63"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION"
published: "2026-03-13"
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# Design Support on Project Production (con_30918)

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-066a63

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## Summary

The Department for Education in London has awarded a tender for the supply of design services for cross-government policy innovation commissions, tagged with the title "Design Support on Project Production (con_30918)". This procurement falls under the services category and was conducted through a limited competition below the threshold. The process, now in the award stage, involved a contract awarded to Ayaan Ahmed, effective from 12 January 2026 to 12 July 2026, with a gross value of £17,784. The procurement aligns with the legal basis set out in legislation UKPGA 2023/54 and was officially signed on 12 January 2026.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in design consultancy services to expand their portfolio with government contracts. The central government procurement, facilitated by the Department for Education, is targeted specifically at SMEs, which highlights favourable conditions for smaller enterprises looking to enhance their market presence and access public sector opportunities. Businesses with expertise in innovating policy design processes can leverage this avenue to reinforce their capabilities in delivering impactful solutions within the stipulated timeframe.

## Notice

Supply of design services for cross-government policy innovation commissions

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023223-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - limited competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 12 Jan 2026 - 12 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £14,820 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AYAAN AHMED |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79415200 - Design consultancy services

## Release History

- 13 Mar 2026 at 17:20 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023223-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023223-2026
  13th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-education/about/procurement
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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