Award

DevOpps Support & Advisory Service

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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Award

11 Jun 2021 at 13:13

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process, initiated by the Department for Education, involved a tender for the "DevOpps Support & Advisory Service". This contract, valued at £150,000, was aimed at providing technical computer support services, particularly for the DfE Sign In application. The procurement was conducted through a selective method, calling off from a framework agreement. The contract period commenced on 1st May 2020 and concluded on 30th April 2021. The award was published on 11th June 2021 and pertains to operations across various locations, including the United Kingdom and other British Overseas Territories.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in technical support services, particularly those with experience in government contracts or educational applications. The SME sector is encouraged to participate, as the contract allows for smaller enterprises to compete successfully. Firms equipped with the capability to provide third-line support and advisory services, especially within the educational technology domain, would be well-placed to bid and leverage this opportunity for growth.

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Notice Title

DevOpps Support & Advisory Service

Notice Description

This contract provides third line support as well as advice and guidance on the delivery and future improvement of the DfE Sign In application.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-13975c05-4d1c-48af-a484-5ded270f1d95
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8a2e6050-322a-4a2c-af79-1040f38951bf
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

72611000 - Technical computer support services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jun 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Apr 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Apr 20205 years ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2020 - 30 Apr 2021 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
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

BAE SYSTEMS APPLIED INTELLIGENCE

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