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Service design team to deliver an alpha for the Buying for Schools Digital Platform (optional beta)

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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Summary of the contracting process

The recent public procurement contract, titled "Service design team to deliver an alpha for the Buying for Schools Digital Platform (optional beta)", was awarded by the Department for Education. This contract falls within the IT services category, specifically focused on consulting, software development, and support. The contract period commenced on 17 September 2018 and extends until 16 September 2019. The procurement method utilised was a selective call-off from a framework agreement, with an estimated value of £309,000. The tender process was completed, having officially ended on 30 July 2018.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those in the IT services sector, including service design, software development, and user testing. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited to compete in this space, as illustrated by the participation of relevant suppliers such as Paper Design Studio Limited and Globe Works, both of which tapped into this opportunity. Businesses capable of prototyping and delivering accessible digital services will find this a favorable environment for growth and partnership in public sector projects.

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Notice Title

Service design team to deliver an alpha for the Buying for Schools Digital Platform (optional beta)

Notice Description

Provision of a service design partner to prototype and test potential solutions with end users to demonstrate that an accessible service can be built to meet user needs.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bee13ba7-67f8-4905-a33a-15b63d4c1f81
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
SME

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
£309,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£309,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Oct 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jul 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Sep 20187 years ago
Contract Period
16 Sep 2018 - 16 Sep 2019 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
SHEFFIELD,
Postcode
S1 2FJ
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

GLOBE WORKS

PAPER DESIGN STUDIO

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