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Development and Support of Data Directorate's Digital Services

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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25 Mar 2021 at 10:17

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education initiated a procurement process for the "Development and Support of Data Directorate's Digital Services," focusing on IT services such as consulting, software development, and support. This tender is now complete, having been awarded on 30th November 2020, with a total contract value of £3,700,000. The contract period commenced on 1st December 2020 and will run until 30th November 2022. This procurement was carried out through a selective method, specifically as a call-off from a framework agreement, with delivery options across regions, including the United Kingdom and other British Overseas Territories.

This tender presents an opportunity for firms specialising in digital services, particularly those that can offer innovative IT consulting and software solutions. Companies, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), would find this contract well-suited to their capabilities, especially those with experience in educational and governmental digital service support. By engaging with this procurement, businesses can enhance their market presence and expand their portfolios in the public sector.

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Notice Title

Development and Support of Data Directorate's Digital Services

Notice Description

DfE has a need to develop and maintain digital services These services are key to supporting school accountability, Covid 19 response, funding and wider government initiatives e.g. tax free child care. To do this, we need to provide ongoing operation and development of services.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/203d1a5b-bec9-49a3-a5d1-9d73bd8f84ab
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
£3,700,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£3,700,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Nov 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Nov 20205 years ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2020 - 30 Nov 2022 1-2 years
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
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

OLIVE JAR DIGITAL

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