Award

Software Development Capability - Package 2 (Trainee Teacher Recruitment)

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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Award

17 Feb 2021 at 12:22

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education has successfully completed a tender for a two-year contract titled "Software Development Capability - Package 2 (Trainee Teacher Recruitment)" with a total value of £3,500,000. This procurement falls under the education and training services category and was executed through a selective procurement method as a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract commenced on 1st October 2020 and will conclude on 30th September 2022. The procurement process reached its award stage on 21st September 2020, and the relevant delivery addresses include various regions such as the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) focusing on software development and educational technology. Companies that specialise in software solutions tailored to educational recruitment processes would be well-positioned to engage with such contracts, along with those capable of delivering innovative digital services supporting trainee teacher recruitment. The experience gained in this project may also facilitate further collaborations within the education sector.

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Notice Title

Software Development Capability - Package 2 (Trainee Teacher Recruitment)

Notice Description

Two year contract awarded for the Provision of Software Development Services for Trainee Teacher Recruitment

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3e97f441-40f3-4428-884e-d10af116702f
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

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£3,500,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Feb 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Aug 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Sep 20205 years ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2020 - 30 Sep 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
Not specified
Contact Email
eysg.dos@education.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

SOFTWIRE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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