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con_17915 T levels Service: Agile Development, Maintenance and Support

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the contract titled "con_17915 T levels Service: Agile Development, Maintenance and Support" has been completed. This contract, procured by the Department for Education, was initiated to provide agile development services and maintenance to support T Levels. The industry category falls under IT services, specifically consulting, software development, internet and support, within the West Midlands, United Kingdom. The procurement method used was selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period concluded on 16th December 2022, and the contract runs from 1st April 2023 to 31st March 2026. The award was made to Methods Business and Digital Technology Limited, with the contract valued at £2,800,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for IT service providers, especially those specialising in agile development and maintenance services. Given the focus on T Levels, businesses with expertise in educational technology solutions would find this contract particularly advantageous. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) were considered suitable for this procurement, implying that such entities are encouraged to participate in similar future opportunities. The contract's structured engagement through a framework agreement also benefits businesses accustomed to framework-based contracts, offering them a chance to leverage their experience in similar procurement processes.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

con_17915 T levels Service: Agile Development, Maintenance and Support

Notice Description

Agile Development Services and maintenance to support T Levels service

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5eb19cfc-c00c-4293-806b-cde48109b603
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/563238fc-49aa-41f6-936e-71dbb694d700
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
£3,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,800,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 Dec 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Mar 20232 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2023 - 31 Mar 2026 3-4 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S1 3TP
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
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

METHODS BUSINESS AND DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY

Further Information

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