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The Provision of Digital Transformation and Iterative Development Services

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, titled "The Provision of Digital Transformation and Iterative Development Services," was conducted by the Department for Education. This service falls under the IT services industry category, specifically consulting and software development. The procurement method was selective, utilising a call-off from a framework agreement, and took place in Manchester, England. The tender period concluded on 3 April 2017, and the subsequent contract period spanned from 1 May 2017 to 30 April 2018, with the award announced on 28 April 2017. The contract was awarded to Methods Professional Services Ltd.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those engaged in consulting, software development, and digital transformation projects. Companies that can provide iterative development services and respond to requests for quotes (RFQs) with detailed work packages will be well-positioned to compete. Given the nature of the work required, larger firms with experience in delivering complex digital services and the capacity to manage multiple projects simultaneously will likely find this contract appealing.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Provision of Digital Transformation and Iterative Development Services

Notice Description

All requests for work, within scope of the agreement, shall be initiated by an authorised employee of the Customer by means of a 'Request for Quote' (RFQ) which will be emailed to the Supplier's nominated representative. The work will be in the form of individual work packages, detailing the specific requirement and timescales needed. This RFQ shall be evaluated against other responses received and if successful the activities, outcomes, delivery and payment profile agreed. The payment profile for each work package will be linked where appropriate, to the milestones and outputs agreed between the Customer and Supplier before work initiation.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5fc30380-727c-4533-b88e-0e259003a65b
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
Not specified
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jan 20188 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Apr 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Apr 20178 years ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2017 - 30 Apr 2018 6-12 months
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
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M1 2WD
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Piccadilly
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

METHODS PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

Further Information

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