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Computing drafting - BCS (con_31385)

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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18 Apr 2026 at 00:17

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education initiated a selective procurement process for a tender titled "Computing drafting - BCS (con_31385)," classified under public relations consultancy services. This procurement falls within the services category and spans the locations of North East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, London, South East, and South West of the United Kingdom. The tender process followed a call-off from a framework agreement, completing the award stage with BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT as the supplier. The contract period began on 16th March 2026 and will conclude on 15th March 2027, with a contract valued at £25,000. The tender was awarded on the 16th of March 2026, with the award notice published on 18th April 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in public relations consultancy services. With a focus on computing drafting, this contract could enhance business growth by allowing firms to leverage their expertise in consultancy and related services across multiple regions in the UK. The selective procurement process favours businesses that can efficiently draw from established framework agreements. SMEs positioned to take advantage of this opportunity will potentially benefit from collaboration with the Department for Education and expand their client base, enhancing both credibility and industry standing.

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Notice Title

Computing drafting - BCS (con_31385)

Notice Description

Computing drafting.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-244863a8-5e25-44cd-8f07-718998c062e7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c6657db1-225f-4a98-a20c-a7de17f4686b
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79416200 - Public relations consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£25,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£25,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
9 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
16 Mar 2026 - 15 Mar 2027 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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BCS, THE CHARTERED INSTITUTE FOR IT

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