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con_26168-Operations & Infrastructure Group (OIG) Portfolio - Data Services

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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26 Nov 2024 at 16:59

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education has concluded a public procurement process titled "Operations & Infrastructure Group (OIG) Portfolio - Data Services." This tender falls within the IT services industry category, covering consulting, software development, Internet, and support. The project is located in the North East, Yorkshire and the Humber, West Midlands, and London regions of the United Kingdom. The procurement stage is now at the award phase, having been completed on 18th November 2024. The total contract value is £7,000,000, with the contract period running from 18th November 2024 to 18th November 2026. The procurement method used was a selective call-off from a framework agreement, suitable for SMEs.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for companies specialising in digital skills and data capabilities. Businesses that deliver digital outcomes and have a strong background in IT services would be well-suited to compete in such tenders. The awarded supplier, Solirius Ltd, demonstrates that large, established firms can benefit from such opportunities to secure significant contracts with government entities. SMEs with relevant expertise have the potential to participate in similar tenders, enhancing their reputation and expanding their portfolio of public sector work.

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Notice Title

con_26168-Operations & Infrastructure Group (OIG) Portfolio - Data Services

Notice Description

This opportunity will provide digital skills and data capabilities to support the Buyer in delivering digital outcomes within the Operations and Infrastructure Portfolio.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-61c6f90f-9e45-4807-8e5e-f0c51a0f66be
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c12c73b5-59f8-48df-95ef-a20d6822fe16
Current Stage
Award
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
£7,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£7,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Nov 20241 years ago
Contract Period
18 Nov 2024 - 18 Nov 2026 2-3 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3BT
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOLIRIUS

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