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ArcGIS 25 26 Contract (con_28435)

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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18 Sep 2025 at 10:45

Summary of the contracting process

The recently concluded procurement process involves the Department for Education in the United Kingdom, focusing on the provision of ArcGIS Licenses, classified under IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support. This procurement falls under the 'services' category, and covers a wide geographic area including the North East, North West, and various other regions across England. This selective procurement was a call-off from a framework agreement and culminated in the awarding stage. Key dates include the tender period ending on 24 August 2025, with the contract commencing on 22 September 2025 and ending on 21 September 2026. The contract awarded to Akhter Computers is valued at £34,267.16 GBP.

This procurement process provides significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in IT services, particularly those capable of providing consulting, software development, and support. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited to compete for such tenders as the procurement framework supports their participation. Engaging in government contracts such as this can not only enhance reputations but also stimulate further business development opportunities. This contract represents a platform for businesses to establish or strengthen relationships with major public sector bodies like the Department for Education.

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Notice Title

ArcGIS 25 26 Contract (con_28435)

Notice Description

Provision of ArcGIS Licenses

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-09678abc-0af8-4ef3-8d90-e2094081e75f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ee5c7235-3f67-4e49-9385-7765164c4f65
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
SME

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
£34,267 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£34,267 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Aug 20255 months ago
Contract Period
21 Sep 2025 - 21 Sep 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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
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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AKHTER COMPUTERS

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