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DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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04 Dec 2025 at 11:19

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education has completed the awarding stage of a procurement process for IT services, specifically the provision of the NICE CXone cloud contact centre platform. The procurement, conducted through a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement, culminated in an active award to Route 101 Limited. The contract, valued at approximately £1,495,651 GBP, commenced on 1st December 2025 and will run until 30th November 2028. This project covers a broad geographical scope, including the United Kingdom, Europe, and other regions like the Channel Islands and British Overseas Territories. The industry category is IT services, with an emphasis on consulting, software development, and support.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) with expertise in IT and communication systems. Businesses with a strong track record in implementing cloud solutions and those capable of offering scalable, resilient digital channels and automation services would benefit significantly from such contracts. Engaging with prestigious governmental projects such as this not only boosts market credibility but also provides expansive reach across diverse international locations, thereby positioning involved companies for potential future engagements in similar high-profile governmental tenders.

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Notice Title

Awarded contract

Notice Description

Provision of NICE CXone. This is an analyst top-rated and market-leading cloud contact centre platform, delivered by Route 101 - Certified Implementation Partner with NICE CXone. Flexible, scalable and highly resilient, CXone offers voice & digital channels, WEM, analytics, self-service & automation, knowledge management, conversational and analytical AI.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3581d4ba-e123-4b1d-953b-66b7c16307ab
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9dd2bbbd-402b-4717-a0d6-4aeb54cdac27
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
SME

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
£1,495,641 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,495,651 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
23 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Nov 20252 months ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2025 - 30 Nov 2028 3-4 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
DFE
Contact Email
commercialtechnology.triage@education.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
Not specified

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Piccadilly
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ROUTE 101

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