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IT Research and Advisory Services

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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25 Nov 2024 at 10:48

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education (DfE) has concluded a procurement process for IT Research and Advisory Services, classified under the IT services category (CPV code 72000000). The contract, valued at £197,200, was awarded to INFO-TECH RESEARCH GROUP LTD and commenced on 7th November 2024, running until 6th November 2025. This call-off from a framework agreement involved a selective procurement method, targeting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The services will encompass accessing the latest IT research, trends, specialised expertise, and strategic planning support, with delivery locations including the United Kingdom, Europe, and other regions worldwide.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT research and advisory services to support the DfE in making informed technology decisions. Companies with deep technical product and service knowledge, experience in strategic planning, and the ability to offer unbiased perspectives and objective analysis are well-suited to compete. By securing such contracts, businesses can expect to enhance their credibility, gain visibility within government sectors, and potentially secure further public sector work, fostering overall business growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

IT Research and Advisory Services

Notice Description

There is a requirement within the Technology Architecture team for access to an IT research and advisory subscription service, which will be used to provide the following benefits for DfE: Access to Latest Research, Trends and Innovations: Up to date expert knowledge regarding the latest industry research, trends and advancements. Unbiased Perspectives: Neutral viewpoints, helping to challenge internal assumptions and identify new opportunities. Specialised Expertise: Deep technical product and service knowledge and experience. Enhanced Strategic Planning: Access to frameworks and methodologies, to support and enhance coherent strategic planning. Objective Analysis: Expertise providing objective analysis of the Department's strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats, leading to more balanced and informed strategic decisions. These services do not currently exist within DfE. This introduces a risk to the DfE's ability to make high quality technology delivery, product and service decisions for the betterment of the DfE overall. To alleviate this risk this case seeks to import outside expert opinion on all aspects of operating technology in professional, mature organisations including what technologies should be employed and how technologies should be employed. The service is obtained through procurement of a licence to access a subscription service.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-37461b63-1d49-4507-af38-20b156ca0ea9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9e4b7fd5-5f77-49ea-8bc2-3b3153c11310
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

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£197,200 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£197,200 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Nov 20241 years ago
Contract Period
7 Nov 2024 - 6 Nov 2025 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
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

INFO-TECH RESEARCH GROUP

Further Information

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