Award

DfE Alfresco One

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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Award

21 Sep 2020 at 16:19

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education is seeking bids for the contract titled "DfE Alfresco One," which involves the provision of Alfresco licenses. This procurement falls under the goods category with a focus on industry-specific software packages. The tender process is complete, having reached its award stage, with the contract awarded to Akhter Computers Limited. The contract period spans from 31 March 2020 to 29 September 2020. The tender was initiated through a selective procurement method as a call-off from a framework agreement, and it was valued at £93,517. The relevant delivery addresses include locations across the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, and the United Kingdom.

This tender presents a significant growth opportunity for software and IT companies, particularly those specialising in industry-specific software solutions. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) may find this contract appealing due to its budgeting and scale, providing them the chance to establish themselves in the technology sector serving educational institutions. Suppliers with experience in public sector contracts and those who can demonstrate reliability in delivering software services will be well-positioned to compete in future opportunities arising from similar procurement processes.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DfE Alfresco One

Notice Description

Alfresco licenses.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-36925da0-fd12-4d05-831f-821acbf6504a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/14b99f5b-26be-4212-94ad-c743060e565b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48100000 - Industry specific software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£93,517 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£93,517 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Sep 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Feb 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20205 years ago
Contract Period
30 Mar 2020 - 29 Sep 2020 6-12 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
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

AKHTER COMPUTERS

Further Information

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