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Inspection Services Digital Support

OFFICE FOR STANDARDS IN EDUCATION, CHILDRENS SERVICES AND SKILLS

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15 Apr 2026 at 12:58

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Summary of the contracting process

The Office for Standards in Education, Children's Services and Skills (Ofsted) has awarded a contract for "Inspection Services Digital Support," focusing on IT services within England, United Kingdom. The procurement process is at the stage of award, with CGI IT UK Ltd serving as the supplier. The contract, valued at £8,333,333.33 GBP, will span from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2028, providing specialist skills for the development and enhancement of digital services related to inspection. The selective procurement method was utilised, specifically through a call-off from a framework agreement. Key industry categories involved are engineering, research, design, product, delivery, and architecture capabilities.

This contract presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in IT consulting, software development, and digital services. The project involves delivering work packages that define scope, cost, and duration, allowing for collaborative work within multidisciplinary teams alongside Ofsted staff. Companies adept in providing full delivery teams or capable of integrating into existing frameworks may find this contract highly suitable, offering substantial engagement opportunities due to the diverse capabilities required and the significant contract value. This opportunity is especially aligned with SMEs looking to expand within the IT service industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Inspection Services Digital Support

Notice Description

CON 1608 - Inspection Services Digital Support - 01/04/2026 - 31/03/2028 To provide specialist skills to support new digital services and enhancements to existing ones within Inspection Services under agreed work packages. This may involve developing new services or contributing to digital products at any stage of their lifecycle, from pre-discovery through to live. Work will be defined through smaller work packages that set out scope, cost and duration as needs emerge. Including engineering, research, design, product, delivery and architecture capabilities. This may be delivered as a full delivery team or work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary group alongside Ofsted staff.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-57514224-7999-4916-93e3-57abdea1635a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/73c17a97-a256-4a7a-96ca-53b7b81cd5a2
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£8,333,333 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£8,333,333 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
16 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Feb 20262 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 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
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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