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Education Supplies - Benchmarking (con_25565)

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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05 Jul 2024 at 19:29

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education has completed a procurement process for Education Supplies benchmarking services. The pilot project aimed to enhance the Schools Commercial Team's benchmarking capability in the field of software package and information systems. The procurement method used was Competitive quotation (below threshold). The tender period ended on 14th June 2024, with a contract period spanning from 21st June 2024 to 21st June 2025. The total contract value was £18,147 in GBP.

This tender by the Department for Education provides business growth opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) interested in providing services related to software package and information systems. Businesses suited for this opportunity should have expertise in education supplies benchmarking. TCM Technology Ltd was the successful supplier awarded the contract, demonstrating the potential for SMEs to successfully engage in such procurement processes.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Education Supplies - Benchmarking (con_25565)

Notice Description

Pilot project to enhance Schools Commercial Team benchmarking capability for education supplies.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1d6e1302-8519-4275-bcf3-65b8c649b891
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bae27ec6-8296-4237-839c-3d8fcf6d4ac2
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£18,147 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£18,147 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jul 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Jun 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Jun 20241 years ago
Contract Period
20 Jun 2024 - 21 Jun 2025 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Piccadilly
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TCM TECHNOLOGY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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