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Technical, data and digital capability to develop services for DfE Capital and construction projects

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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09 Jun 2021 at 15:50

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education (DfE) in London has recently completed a tender process for the contract titled "Technical, data and digital capability to develop services for DfE Capital and construction projects." This contract, valued at £2,000,000, falls within the IT services category (CPV code: 72000000) and involves delivering technical, digital, and data services for construction projects including school building and funding programmes. The procurement method utilised was selective, with the tender period officially closing on 17 March 2021. The contract itself commenced on 4 June 2021 and is scheduled to end on 2 June 2023. The completion of this tender has been published on 9 June 2021.

This procurement represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those skilled in Microsoft technologies and data management systems. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as they may leverage their agility and specialised skills to meet the DfE's needs in innovative service delivery. Businesses that offer consulting, software development, or related support services would be well-suited to compete in any future tenders related to educational infrastructure development and data integration.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Technical, data and digital capability to develop services for DfE Capital and construction projects

Notice Description

A technical, digital and data services partner to work alongside DFE to deliver services and joined-up data for construction needs including school building and bid-based funding programmes. The supplier will work with DfE using 'configure first' Microsoft stack technologies to deliver seamless data connectivity between systems.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6552a684-7710-4b7b-b802-ae2066cb5b7d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eecf33dd-54ff-4094-b98d-3e033c858411
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, VCSE
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
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jun 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Mar 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Jun 20214 years ago
Contract Period
3 Jun 2021 - 2 Jun 2023 1-2 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
LONDON
Postcode
SW10 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

COGNIZANT WORLDWIDE

Further Information

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