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Read and Write 2 year agreement 26 28 Contract (con_30838)

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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06 Mar 2026 at 18:29

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was initiated by the Department for Education, which has recently completed the tender stage for a 24-month Read & Write subscription agreement valued at £27,280.23. The service, classified under CPV code 70320000 for land rental or sale services, covers multiple regions across the United Kingdom including London, the North East, and the Midlands. The procurement stage is now in the award phase, with Bechtle Direct Ltd announced as the supplier on 19th February 2026, and the contract set to start on 6th March 2026, concluding on 5th March 2028. This selective procurement was carried out through a call-off from a framework agreement, providing a clear timeline for the service delivery.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses, particularly those well-versed in subscription services related to land rental or sale services across vast locations in the UK. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this contract particularly appealing, given the suitability criteria specified by the Department for Education. By engaging in this contract, businesses can expand their operational footprint across England, benefitting from the strategic framework procurement approach which allows for efficiency and streamlined service provision. Bechtle Direct Ltd, being the awarded supplier, exemplifies the type of organisation primed for growth in this sector.

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Notice Title

Read and Write 2 year agreement 26 28 Contract (con_30838)

Notice Description

24-month Read & Write subscription

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3978003e-01e0-4a1e-b848-00c5cca22e09
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ae0ae06b-250c-4247-87d2-f50c9716bfcb
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
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

70 - Real estate services


CPV Codes

70320000 - Land rental or sale services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£27,280 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£27,280 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
12 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Feb 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
6 Mar 2026 - 5 Mar 2028 2-3 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BECHTLE DIRECT

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