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Employer Data Registration Service

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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03 Mar 2021 at 09:07

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education is currently in the award stage of the procurement process for the "Employer Data Registration Service." This initiative falls under the data collection and collation services industry category and is located in the West Midlands, United Kingdom. The contract, valued at £735,763, is a result of a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period commenced on 1st April 2020 and will conclude on 31st March 2021. The awarded contract notice was published on 3rd March 2021, following the completion of the tender that closed on 20th March 2020.

This procurement opportunity presents significant growth potential for SMEs that specialise in data management and IT services. Companies that offer solutions in data collection and integration, particularly those with experience in providing managed services within educational or training sectors, would be well-positioned to compete in future tenders related to such services. Engaging with the Employer Data Registration Service could enhance their market presence and foster relationships with educational institutions looking for efficient data solutions.

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Notice Title

Employer Data Registration Service

Notice Description

Employer Data Registration Service (EDRS). EDRS is a fully managed service, compliant with processes defined within ITIL version 3. Training providers interact with employers and then interrogate the EDRS system to obtain an Employer Reference Number (ERN). The ERN is submitted to the ESFA for payment and for its own analytical purposes.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-50b4b8fa-7042-42a1-a115-09c46149d431
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3847ec5b-7e9c-41e6-9005-24db75c17948
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72314000 - Data collection and collation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£735,763 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£735,763 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Mar 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Mar 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Mar 20206 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2021 6-12 months
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
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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
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Piccadilly
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BLUE SHEEP

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