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ESFA - Procurement of Agile Development Services

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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15 Oct 2020 at 14:06

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "ESFA - Procurement of Agile Development Services" is conducted by the Department for Education, based in London, England. This project falls under the IT services industry category, specifically classified as consulting, software development, and Internet support. The procurement method employed is selective, with a contract value of £9,500,000, intended to support agile development services for the Data Science & Funding Directorates. The contract period is set from 1st October 2020 to 31st March 2022, following the tender period that ended on 25th August 2020.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in IT services, software development, and agile methodologies. The successful supplier, Solirius Consulting, showcases the potential for innovative firms to secure government contracts. Businesses with expertise in developing high-velocity applications and a focus on continuous improvement could leverage this contract to enhance their capabilities and market presence.

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Notice Title

ESFA - Procurement of Agile Development Services

Notice Description

Procurement of development services for the Data Science & Funding Directorates within ESFA to deliver applications and services at high velocity: through continuous improvement to existing systems and delivery of new systems through agile phases.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6601a340-f5b4-4563-9437-64312039d817
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/83ae2276-99fc-41c3-9648-062f74b1a92f
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
SME

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
£9,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£9,500,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Oct 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Aug 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Sep 20205 years ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2020 - 31 Mar 2022 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
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
TLG West Midlands (England)

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOLIRIUS CONSULTING

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