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Knowledgebus (con_25458)

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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31 May 2024 at 17:42

Summary of the contracting process

The Department For Education in England has completed a tender process for a pilot project named Knowledgebus within the software package and information systems industry category. The project aims to enhance Schools Commercial Team benchmarking capability for technology products. The procurement method used was a limited competitive quotation (below threshold). The tender period ended on 17th May 2024, with a contract period starting on 31st May 2024 and ending on 31st May 2025.

This tender presents an opportunity for SMEs in the software and information systems sector to engage with the Department For Education on a project worth £16,000. Businesses well-suited to compete are those specialising in technology products benchmarking. The awarded supplier for this tender, Mercato Solutions Limited, has secured the contract for the project. The Department For Education can be contacted via Contract-Grant.DATA@education.gov.uk for further information.

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Notice Title

Knowledgebus (con_25458)

Notice Description

Pilot project to enhance Schools Commercial Team benchmarking capability for technology products.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-55439bb4-fa36-48c8-ac23-bb7fdf23477b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cb51b860-d579-4087-bd2b-3e9ae5c1ed64
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
SME

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
£16,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£16,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 May 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 May 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 May 20241 years ago
Contract Period
30 May 2024 - 31 May 2025 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
contract-grant.data@education.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

MERCATO SOLUTIONS

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