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Apprenticeship Service agile development

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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22 Oct 2020 at 18:58

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education has recently completed a procurement process for the "Apprenticeship Service agile development" project, aimed at acquiring technical computer support services to enhance the development of Government Digital Service compliant digital solutions for apprenticeship users. This project, classified under the CPV code 72611000, was conducted through a selective procurement method via a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at £4,180,000, commenced on 17th June 2020 and is set to end on 16th June 2022. The service delivery will primarily take place in the West Midlands, United Kingdom.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for SMEs, particularly those with expertise in agile development and support services related to digital platforms. Businesses engaged in technical computer support and development services may find this contract aligns well with their capabilities, allowing them to contribute to the enhancement of digital apprenticeship services. Competing in this tender can help smaller firms expand their portfolios and strengthen their standings within the public sector contracting landscape.

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Notice Title

Apprenticeship Service agile development

Notice Description

Agile delivery services to support the development of GDS compliant digital services for apprenticeship service users to support the continued development of the service.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4658c00e-3ab4-4a0e-9dac-1ad0bea908a8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/81871c7f-414a-4f1e-b68e-6cb216bfcbcd
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

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


CPV Codes

72611000 - Technical computer support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,180,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£4,180,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Oct 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Jun 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jun 20205 years ago
Contract Period
16 Jun 2020 - 16 Jun 2022 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
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
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Piccadilly
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TALENT

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