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Contract for the provision of hosting, maintenance and minor developments of Occupational Maps

INSTITUTE FOR APPRENTICESHIPS AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION

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Award

01 Apr 2025 at 10:42

Summary of the contracting process

The Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education has awarded the contract for the provision of hosting, maintenance, and minor developments of Occupational Maps to PDMS Limited. This procurement falls under the Software package and information systems industry category and is located in London, England. The procurement process was an open procedure, and the contract period runs from 21 March 2025 to 31 March 2026. Key dates include the tender period ending on 20 March 2025 and the award notice published on 1 April 2025. The contract value is £240,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the software development and maintenance sector, especially those specialising in education technology. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are identified as suitable candidates, highlighting the inclusive nature of the procurement process. Winning such contracts can help businesses grow by establishing long-term relationships and enhancing their portfolio of government projects.

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Notice Title

Contract for the provision of hosting, maintenance and minor developments of Occupational Maps

Notice Description

To appoint a supplier to maintain the operational availability of the occupational maps service, as commissioned by the Skills for Jobs White Paper, to provide uninterrupted access to stakeholders. Ensure the system remains live, well-maintained, and reliable without disrupting the user experience while strategic decisions regarding its future development or decommissioning are made. Implement the required enhancements and updates needed to keep them relevant and aligned with changes in the technical education system over the next 13 months, with adequate resources and support, maintaining the service and implementing necessary enhancements is feasible.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-37f1e7ab-b966-4302-86f1-2afd4f4fec6d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a643e556-8959-45a6-825e-24ebab3218f1
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£240,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£240,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
21 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 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
INSTITUTE FOR APPRENTICESHIPS AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
hannah.morgans@education.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

PDMS

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