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Regions Group and SEND Digital Capability Contract

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education has successfully awarded a contract titled "Regions Group and SEND Digital Capability Contract" to The Dextrous Web Ltd. The contract, valued at £14,283,877.59, falls under the Information Technology Services category and involves work related to the Academies Programme, Intervention, Free Schools Programme, and SEND programme. The procurement process was selective, conducted as a call-off from a framework agreement. Located in London, with work addressing multiple regions across the UK, the procurement started on 1st July 2024 and will run until 30th June 2026. Key dates include the initial award date of 18th June 2024, with the tender period ending on 6th February 2024.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for SMEs and VCSEs (Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises) to contribute to and benefit from the digital transformation in education. Focused on enabling schools to convert to academies, supporting interventions in failing institutions, and creating new Free Schools, businesses with expertise in digital, data, and technology professions will find this contract particularly relevant. It offers a substantial platform for organisations to showcase their capabilities in delivering impactful IT services that support the education sector's strategic goals.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Regions Group and SEND Digital Capability Contract

Notice Description

This opportunity covers the Regions Group and SEND Digital Portfolios which are made up of the following areas of work: Academies Programme - Enabling schools to convert to an academy, or an existing academy to transfer from one trust to another. Ensuring that data is available to internal users to make evidence-based decisions. Intervention - supporting the department to intervene in failing schools, academies and or academy trusts. Free Schools Programme - Enabling the creation of good new Free Schools in areas of need. SEND - The SEND programme supports the achievement of the third group priority. It is based on two strands of work - the development and maintenance of the SEND Framework / toolkit and the delivery of the digital elements of the Delivering Better Value (DBV) major project. Each of these programmes may raise requirements relating to the DDaT GDS Job Families Digital, Data and Technology Profession Capability Framework - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk). There is a possibility that the portfolio may expand with additional services/programmes/projects required in addition to the above.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3b01a169-de00-4c49-a1c4-1ca962f05097
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b3bc2f53-4fb3-4552-ade6-42cbbb9408e3
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

72222300 - Information technology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£14,283,877 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£14,283,877 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Feb 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Jun 20241 years ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2024 - 30 Jun 2026 1-2 years
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
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S1 2FJ
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE DEXTROUS WEB

Further Information

Notice Documents

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