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Ontology Management System 24/25 Contract (con_26791)

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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21 Mar 2025 at 23:31

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education has awarded a contract for an Ontology Management System for the period of 2024/25. Positioned within the IT services industry, specifically consulting, software development, Internet and support, this procurement covers multiple regions across the United Kingdom, including North East, North West, and London among others. The procurement process was completed through a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender stage culminated on 27 February 2025, with the contract being awarded on 6 March 2025 and set to commence on 22 March 2025, running through to 21 March 2026. The total value of the contract is GBP 79,908.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses within the IT services sector, especially for SMEs, as it highlights the Department for Education’s reliance on innovative solutions to manage its ontology systems. Companies specialising in software development, consulting, and Internet support are well-placed to benefit from similar procurement processes by showcasing their expertise and readiness to meet such technological needs. Engaging with this tender framework can enhance businesses' portfolios and increase their chances of securing future contracts within the public sector. METATAXIS LIMITED, a small to medium enterprise, successfully secured the award, demonstrating there are tangible growth prospects for well-prepared and qualified businesses.

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Notice Title

Ontology Management System 24/25 Contract (con_26791)

Notice Description

Ontology Management System 24/25 Contract

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-42060325-ba81-4a78-b995-db14f20bdc8d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f3f936a6-8866-4507-8eaa-55c5d07985de
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
SME

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
£79,908 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£79,908 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
22 Mar 2025 - 21 Mar 2026 6-12 months
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
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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
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
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Piccadilly
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

METATAXIS

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