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Con_25797: Purchase of RM KS4 code perpetual license

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education has completed the procurement process for the purchase of RM's Key Stage 4 Quality Assurance source code, with the process culminating in an award to RM Education. This tender, identified as Con_25797, falls under the software package and information systems industry category. The contract covers a value of £44,544 and encompasses services tailored to educational software. The procurement process was conducted via a limited competitive quotation method, suitable for contracts below a certain financial threshold. Key dates include the end of the tender period on 7th August 2024 and the commencement of the contract period from 8th August 2024 to 7th August 2026. The project location is London, United Kingdom.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses in the software development and educational technology sectors to expand their client base and demonstrate their expertise in delivering quality assurance solutions. The nature of the contract is particularly favourable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), providing them with a prominent platform to showcase their capability in handling industry-specific software development projects within the educational domain. This tender highlights a targeted business growth potential for companies specialising in bespoke software solutions and information systems.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Con_25797: Purchase of RM KS4 code perpetual license

Notice Description

Purchasing RM's Key Stage 4 Quality Assurance source code.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4e2bd615-db0a-47dc-a880-0c01afe5a388
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dac9c04e-6c50-4fad-ac53-48fcc0c51cc7
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£44,544 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£44,544 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Aug 20241 years ago
Contract Period
7 Aug 2024 - 7 Aug 2026 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
Not specified
Contact Email
ddat.commercial@education.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
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
TLI London
Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RM EDUCATION

Further Information

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