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Secure File Transfer Service

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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09 Jan 2018 at 16:01

Award

17 Oct 2017 at 08:52

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education has completed the procurement for a Secure File Transfer Service, classified under IT services, specifically consulting, software development, Internet and support. The procurement process was initiated using a selective method via a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period commenced on 12th May 2017 and concluded on 11th May 2018, with the overall contract value set at £56,000. The purchasing took place from locations including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, and Europe, among others. The tender process officially ended on 28th April 2017, and the contract award was published on 9th January 2018.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses in the IT services sector, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in secure data transfer solutions. Companies capable of providing innovative and reliable IT services are well-positioned to compete, especially those with experience in similar framework agreements. Engaging with this type of contract can contribute to business growth by establishing long-term relationships with public sector clients and enhancing their service offerings in the evolving digital landscape.

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Notice Title

Secure File Transfer Service

Notice Description

Secure File Transfer Service re-procurement

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-14f5e9e2-b402-4863-923e-01b67becf87a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/682c05d3-afa6-4793-90ba-ddfe4729d01c
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, 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
£56,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£56,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jan 20188 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Apr 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 May 20178 years ago
Contract Period
11 May 2017 - 11 May 2018 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
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

EGRESS SOFTWARE TECHNOLOGIES

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