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Course Directory Support Service 2025

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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17 Mar 2025 at 09:08

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education has completed the procurement process for the "Course Directory Support Service 2025," targeting data management services within the educational sector. This tender is concerned with helpdesk and support services for the National Careers Service Course Directory, essential for data management support to providers and the Department for Education using the portal. The contract, valued at £713,790, will support educational establishments across various regions, including the British Overseas Territories, the Channel Islands, Europe, the Isle of Man, the Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. The procurement method was selective, conducted via a call-off from a framework agreement, with the contract period running from 1st March 2025 to 31st August 2026.

This contract represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in data management services, particularly those already integrated into framework agreements. Firms with expertise in educational data management and support services are well-suited to benefit from such contracts. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this tender particularly advantageous for growth due to the specific suitability criteria aimed at including smaller enterprises. Tribal Education Limited, a large-scale supplier, has been awarded this contract, highlighting that substantial operations and proven capability can lead to successful bids in this domain.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Course Directory Support Service 2025

Notice Description

Educational establishments use National Careers Service Course Directory "provider portal" to update details of all courses they offer. This allows the public to search for suitable courses using third party websites as all records are held within our central data warehouse as open data which third parties can freely consume using an API. This contract is for helpdesk and support services to provide data management support to providers and DfE using the portal.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-05c8cedb-9b66-4644-a84a-3c6bf2b68888
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4869f75e-b623-4f5b-9759-e2a031ce6bbc
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72322000 - Data management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£713,790 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£713,790 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2025 - 31 Aug 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
lindsay.sanderson@education.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3BT
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TRIBAL EDUCATION

Further Information

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