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STA 0163 - Item bank Hosting and Support - contract extension

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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08 Apr 2021 at 09:46

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is conducted by the Department for Education in the United Kingdom, focusing on the contract extension titled "STA 0163 - Item bank Hosting and Support." This tender relates to the education and training services industry and encompasses services for the secure storage and version control of educational materials. The contract extension, valued at £125,600, is initiated as a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The current procurement stage is complete, with the contract period spanning from 24th April 2020 to 24th April 2022, following a tender period that ended on 6th April 2020.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in educational technology and support services, to engage with the Department for Education. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to consider bidding, given the suitable parameters for their involvement. Companies that have expertise in developing web-based databases or those providing IT support for educational institutions would be particularly well-placed to compete for future opportunities stemming from this contract extension.

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Notice Title

STA 0163 - Item bank Hosting and Support - contract extension

Notice Description

The extension of the existing agreement with Texuna Technologies Ltd for the provision of a web-based database designed to provide secure storage and version control of all questions, items and supporting materials produced during the test development process. The existing agreement included an option to extend contract term for an additional period of 12 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-128bae91-7b8f-4d13-95dc-14ee35d80e95
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e98bb176-841a-40b3-b63f-ddb187c2710b
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

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£125,600 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£125,600 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Apr 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Apr 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Apr 20205 years ago
Contract Period
23 Apr 2020 - 24 Apr 2022 2-3 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
Not specified

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TEXUNA TECHNOLOGIES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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