Award

Children in care digital hub development

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

This public procurement record has 9 releases in its history.

AwardUpdate

03 Dec 2018 at 12:32

Award

27 Feb 2018 at 13:53

TenderAmendment

23 Nov 2017 at 15:27

TenderAmendment

22 Nov 2017 at 16:17

TenderAmendment

20 Nov 2017 at 19:30

TenderAmendment

20 Nov 2017 at 12:05

TenderAmendment

13 Nov 2017 at 12:42

TenderAmendment

08 Nov 2017 at 16:29

Tender

08 Nov 2017 at 11:14

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education has initiated a procurement process for the development of a Digital Hub aimed at supporting children in care and care leavers. This tender, titled "Children in care digital hub development", falls under the category of computer support and consultancy services. The procurement method employed is an open procedure with a contract value of £24,000. The tender period concluded on 29th November 2017, and the contract runs from 11th December 2017 until 31st March 2019, with its completion status recorded on 3rd December 2018.

This opportunity presents a significant potential for business growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) operating within the digital services sector. Companies with expertise in areas such as web design, functionality implementation, and technical maintenance would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging in this tender allows businesses to contribute positively to social welfare and leverage their skills in providing solutions tailored for vulnerable young populations.

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Notice Title

Children in care digital hub development

Notice Description

We are tendering for a new Digital Hub for children in care and care leavers. We wish to appoint a company to undertake the following: Design building and hosting of a digital hub for children and young people with care experience. The successful bidder will be required to deliver the following elements through their proposal. All of which are detailed in the attachments included with this notice: Design Functionality Accessibility Administration Hosting & Maintenance Technical Additional information: Clarification on ITT to be received by: 22nd November 17 Deadline for responses: 5pm on Wednesday 29th November 17 Any submission received after the deadline specified above will be disqualified. No exceptions will be made for any reason. However, the Children's Commissioner's Office may, at its own absolute discretion, extend the closing date and time for receipt of tenders specified above without request. Any such extension will apply to all tenders.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-628a3e42-1497-4b77-b0a4-4ee50b502c23
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8cbb32ef-eec7-417f-bbc2-5c98f8304f92
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72600000 - Computer support and consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£24,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£24,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Dec 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Nov 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Jan 20188 years ago
Contract Period
16 Jan 2018 - 1 Apr 2019 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1B 3BT
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified

Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE LUNAR WORKS

Further Information

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