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con_30750

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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11 Mar 2026 at 16:32

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education has completed the procurement process for its contract titled "con_30750," which involves the provision of Application Management Services (AMS) for Workday Adaptive Planning. This contract, awarded to Kainos WorkSmart Ltd, pertains to IT services, specifically consulting, software development, Internet services, and support. The contract was awarded on 20th February 2026 and the service period starts on 22nd February 2026, running until 21st February 2029. The procurement method was selective, utilising a call-off from a framework agreement. The geographic scope includes British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, the UK, and the Rest of the World, underlining broad international applicability for industry professionals interested in IT services.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs and VCSE entities, in the IT services sector. By providing continuous tailored support and advice to optimise performance and address complex issues, businesses focused on IT consultancy, software development, and adaptive planning systems will find this opportunity highly relevant. The substantial contract value of £121,800 GBP signals a lucrative engagement for businesses capable of delivering high-quality AMS and adapting to evolving business needs, making it a promising avenue for established companies and ambitious newcomers in the IT field.

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Notice Title

con_30750

Notice Description

Notice to award a contract for an Application Management Services (AMS) provider for Workday Adaptive Planning to provide continuous tailored support and advice to address complex issues, optimise performance, and ensure the system meets evolving business needs.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0ff5d07a-3524-4bed-8903-79c9d1472646
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5850f84a-2cd1-41d2-93a5-a55ef9c18c75
Current Stage
Award
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, VCSE
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
£121,800 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£121,800 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Mar 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
21 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Feb 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
22 Feb 2026 - 21 Feb 2029 3-4 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
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

KAINOS WORKSMART

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