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Smarter Working Programme.

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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01 Mar 2018 at 10:55

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education has completed the procurement process for the "Smarter Working Programme," aimed at enhancing the efficiency of its staff through improved digital tools and collaborative practices. The procurement, classified under IT services with a budget of £828,000, utilised a selective method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract was awarded on 15 August 2017 and the services were scheduled to commence on 11 September 2017, concluding on 9 September 2019. The delivery addresses encompass various regions including the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in IT services, software development, and consultancy. Companies, especially small and medium enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), are encouraged to explore participation in similar contracts that enhance the digital infrastructure of public organisations. Engaging in such transformative programmes can help businesses not only grow their client base but also demonstrate their capabilities in delivering innovative solutions within the educational sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Smarter Working Programme.

Notice Description

To support the Department's implementation of its Smarter Working Programme (SWP), which is a transformative, behavioural and cultural change programme focussed on improving the way the department's staff use and feel about their digital tools, physical space and knowledge to drive collaboration, flexibility, autonomy and greater effectiveness

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1c8ace3f-fa15-405d-b67c-f1d0afe8da5f
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£828,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£828,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Mar 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jul 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Aug 20178 years ago
Contract Period
10 Sep 2017 - 9 Sep 2019 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
Not specified
Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INFORM TEAM

Further Information

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