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FDM Contract

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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11 Jan 2018 at 10:26

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06 Oct 2017 at 13:10

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education has awarded a tender for the 'FDM Contract', which entails providing contingent labour to maintain the operation of the DFE Service Desk and other support functions. This contract falls within the IT services category, specifically consulting, software development, Internet, and support. It covers a contract period starting from 22nd September 2017 until 31st March 2018, with the procurement method being selective, based on a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract was published on 11th January 2018, and the total value of the contract is £940,000, primarily focusing on services and delivery across various regions including the UK and overseas territories.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses that specialise in IT services, particularly those offering consultancy and software development solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) particularly well-versed in contingent labour management and support services would greatly benefit from participating in the procurement process. As the contract is tailored towards maintaining educational support functions, businesses with experience in public sector contracts or working with educational institutions will be well-positioned to compete successfully for future tenders of this nature.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

FDM Contract

Notice Description

'Contingent labour to maintain the operation of the DFE Service Desk and other support functions. To ensure this continuation whilst alternative supply mechanisms are put in place, the contractor is agreeable to a fixed term contract to commence on the 23rd September 2017, and ending on 31st March 2018.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4bd467a2-4d51-4f90-b915-08dd974523a7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4e3d3ba5-2ecb-42c8-8a0b-1e107eb351b5
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
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
£940,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jan 20188 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Sep 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Sep 20178 years ago
Contract Period
22 Sep 2017 - 31 Mar 2018 6-12 months
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
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3BT
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FDM

Further Information

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