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con_22632-National Services for Schools Portfolio - Multi Capability Contract

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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12 Oct 2023 at 09:03

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education has awarded a contract for National Services for Schools Portfolio to Cognizant Worldwide Limited. The contract, valued at £17,900,000, involves delivering digital skills across different job families in education. The procurement method used was selective, with a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period ended on 28th July 2023, and the contract period is from 2nd October 2023 to 2nd October 2025. The opportunity is open to SMEs.

This tender by the Department for Education presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in IT services, consulting, and software development. Companies with capabilities in delivering digital education services would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The contract offers a substantial value of £17,900,000 and requires expertise in areas such as data, product and delivery, quality assurance, and user-centred design within education settings. Businesses operating in the regions of North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, West Midlands, and London in the United Kingdom are particularly encouraged to consider this opportunity.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

con_22632-National Services for Schools Portfolio - Multi Capability Contract

Notice Description

The successful supplier shall deliver multi capability digital skills and capabilities relating to the Data, Product and Delivery, Quality Assurance, Technical and User-Centred Design Job Families across three areas of work - Schools Technology Services, Get Help Buying for Schools and National Tutoring Programme

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-095bfc8c-2abd-4b68-83d9-43c39c45324a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/10e79731-6d6b-47fc-8935-5ceeabd59a6a
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£17,900,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£17,900,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Oct 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Jul 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Sep 20232 years ago
Contract Period
1 Oct 2023 - 2 Oct 2025 2-3 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
COVENTRY
Postcode
CV1 2WT
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG33 Coventry
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London
Local Authority
Coventry
Electoral Ward
St Michael's
Westminster Constituency
Coventry South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COGNIZANT WORLDWIDE

Further Information

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