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Ofsted digital services: 2 year call-off contract for discovery and alpha services.

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24 Dec 2018 at 09:04

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involved a two-year call-off contract awarded by Ofsted for the provision of digital services, specifically discovery and alpha services. This contract falls under the IT services industry category and was initiated through a selective procurement method, using the Crown Commercial Services Digital Outcomes and Specialists 2 Framework Agreement (RM1043iv). The contract period started on 22nd November 2018 and will conclude on 21st November 2020. The tender was published for transparency purposes after its completion, with the contract awarded to The Dexterous Web Ltd for a total value of £1,080,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in IT consulting and software development, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Companies that specialise in digital service delivery, particularly those experienced in government contracting or public services, would be well-suited to engage in similar future tenders. Given Ofsted’s proactive approach to procuring digital solutions, businesses that can demonstrate innovative solutions and reliability in service offerings may find a favorable environment for growth in subsequent contracts.

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Notice Title

Ofsted digital services: 2 year call-off contract for discovery and alpha services.

Notice Description

Please note that this contract has already been awarded and that this contract is being published for transparency purposes only. Call Off from Crown Commercial Services Digital Outcomes and Specialists 2 Framework Agreement (RM1043iv). A two year call-off contract for the provision of discovery and alpha services.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-489bd39e-a8a4-4e47-9445-41c31289381d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eb71b651-8b9f-46bc-956c-09523a37921f
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,080,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Dec 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Oct 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Nov 20187 years ago
Contract Period
22 Nov 2018 - 21 Nov 2020 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
OFSTED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M2 7LA
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Deansgate
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE DEXTROUS WEB

Further Information

Notice Documents

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