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Testing and Development

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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29 Apr 2021 at 07:26

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education has recently completed a procurement process for a project titled "Testing and Development," which sought agile digital testing and development services aimed at supporting the development of Government Digital Service (GDS) compliant services. This procurement, classified under the CPV category for the development of transaction processing and custom software, involved a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period concluded on 12 March 2021, and the contract, valued at £1,500,000, started on 19 April 2021 and is set to end on 30 September 2022. The services were to be delivered in the West Midlands region of the United Kingdom.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in agile digital development and testing. Companies that provide innovative digital solutions, custom software development, and have experience in compliance with government standards would be well suited to compete for similar future contracts. Engaging in such contracts can help businesses grow by establishing a foothold in the public sector, enhancing their portfolio, and potentially leading to further opportunities within the government framework.

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Notice Title

Testing and Development

Notice Description

We require agile digital testing and development services to support the development of GDS compliant services. The outcomes you will deliver will support the continued development and live running of the service.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-30ebe805-ad9a-4eb0-8fed-7a838b054111
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/22ac6419-92f4-4e25-a329-2398c0460ed3
Current Stage
Award
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

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


CPV Codes

72232000 - Development of transaction processing and custom software

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Apr 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Mar 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Mar 20214 years ago
Contract Period
18 Apr 2021 - 30 Sep 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
TLG West Midlands (England)

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TALENT INTERNATIONAL

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