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Provision of Specialist Digital Resources for the Inspection Improvement Programme (IIP) and Associated Digital Services (01/12/2025-31/03/2026)

OFFICE FOR STANDARDS IN EDUCATION, CHILDRENS SERVICES AND SKILLS

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02 Dec 2025 at 11:05

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process described involves the Office for Standards in Education, Children's Services and Skills (Ofsted) in England, which sought the provision of specialist digital resources for the Inspection Improvement Programme (IIP) and associated digital services. This contract extends from 1 December 2025 to 31 March 2026 and is valued at £696,555. The procurement category falls under information technology services, specifically involving digital and personnel supply services. The procurement method was a direct, single-tender action below threshold, concluding with an active award stage on 28 November 2025. The supplier engaged is CGI IT UK Ltd, a large-scale organisation, to ensure continuity in services critical to Ofsted's strategic priorities.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses capable of delivering digital solutions and personnel supply services, particularly those experienced in serving large-scale public sector clients. Although the tailors have been chosen, future competitive opportunities may arise for businesses equipped to offer innovative solutions that align with governmental digital programmes. Firms specialising in information technology and strategic human resources management would be well-suited to compete in similar procurement processes with Ofsted and similar public sector bodies.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Specialist Digital Resources for the Inspection Improvement Programme (IIP) and Associated Digital Services (01/12/2025-31/03/2026)

Notice Description

Provision of Specialist Digital Resources for the Inspection Improvement Programme (IIP) and Associated Digital Services. The contract will allow Ofsted to retain 10 key CGI contractors beyond their existing expiry date of 30 November 2025. The majority of these CGI contractors are required to 31st March 2026 due to their involvement in the Inspection Improvement Programme (IIP) which is a strategic priority for Ofsted.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4e44756c-a603-4002-8923-6272d15d1a3c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2b197795-b911-48cf-824b-c5d374bfbede
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

72222300 - Information technology services

79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£696,555 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£696,555 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Nov 20252 months ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 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
OFFICE FOR STANDARDS IN EDUCATION, CHILDRENS SERVICES AND SKILLS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M1 2WD
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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Piccadilly
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CGI IT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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