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Technical Architecture Capability (South)

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education has completed a tender process for the contract titled "Technical Architecture Capability (South)," aimed at providing technical architecture capabilities to enhance digital services for educational transformation. This procurement was characterised by a selective method, involving a call-off from a framework agreement, with a total contract value of £1,500,000. The contract was awarded on 2nd December 2020, with a contract period extending from 10th December 2020 to 9th December 2022. The services are primarily classified under information technology, with delivery addresses located in regions such as London and the South East of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in information technology services and digital transformation initiatives. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the contract's structure aims to foster competition among capable firms. Companies that can deliver user-centred design and build digital services may find this contract particularly suitable for their capabilities, potentially leading to further growth and collaboration with a key public sector authority.

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Notice Title

Technical Architecture Capability (South)

Notice Description

Contract for Technical Architecture capabilities, supporting the move towards a more delivery focussed and user centred department. Delivering the design and build of digital services that make a genuine difference to people's lives as part of the DfE's digital transformation.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0e212859-1da8-439e-af8d-42af39e27525
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/085ca062-ad29-4cf1-9947-9f5e7fb177c3
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

72222300 - Information technology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jan 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Oct 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Dec 20205 years ago
Contract Period
10 Dec 2020 - 9 Dec 2022 1-2 years
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
TLI London, TLJ South East (England)

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TALENT INTERNATIONAL UK (LIMITED

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