Award

Technical Architecture and Implementation Services

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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Award

15 Feb 2021 at 14:05

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education is seeking to contract Technical Architecture and Implementation Services, with a total value of £300,000. This contract is part of the Information Technology services category and aims to support the operational delivery of the Get Help With Tech programme, initiated as a response to Covid-19. The procurement process has reached the Award stage, with the award date being 3rd February 2021 and the contract period commencing from 8th February 2021 to 6th August 2021. The contract was awarded through a Direct Award from a Dynamic Purchasing System, and covers delivery across the United Kingdom and other regions.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) focused on providing IT services, particularly those with expertise in technical architecture and implementation. Successful bidders will be able to contribute to a critical government initiative aimed at enhancing technology access for education during challenging times. Businesses with a proven track record in innovative IT solutions and the ability to engage effectively with public sector requirements would be especially well-suited to respond to this contract opportunity.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Technical Architecture and Implementation Services

Notice Description

To meet transparency obligations, the Department for Education is publishing this Contract Award notice relating to critical Information Technology services required to enable operational delivery of the Department's Get Help With Tech programme as part of its Covid response.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/440a79d9-1088-4d88-90b9-d1a47eacec52
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Direct Award from a Dynamic Purchasing System
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72222300 - Information technology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Feb 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Jan 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Feb 20215 years ago
Contract Period
8 Feb 2021 - 6 Aug 2021 1-6 months
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
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

SWIFT STRATEGIES

Further Information

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