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Fees and Expenses

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education has completed a procurement process for the tender titled "Fees and Expenses," aimed at enhancing its IT services, particularly in consulting, software development, and internet support. This process was initiated to procure a web-based system capable of streamlining fee payment and expense management for Independent Education Establishments (IEEs). The contract, valued at £52,632, spans from 1st April 2018 to 31st March 2019, following a selective procurement method established through a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement stage has concluded, with the award announced on 23rd March 2018.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses that specialise in IT services, particularly those offering software development, consultancy, and secure online payment systems. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are well-suited to compete given the inclusiveness of the process and the focus on providing innovative solutions that enhance operational efficiency in public sector finance management.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Fees and Expenses

Notice Description

The service should provide the following high level requirements: A web-based system that IEE's can access to fill in personal details that are required by HMRC RTI system A system that is able to make payments of fees as instructed by STA staff timely and accurately to the correct individual A system that provides an on-line expenses form that can be filled in by the IEE's and authorized by STA staff and paid timely A system that holds the IEE STA number for STA reporting Continued efficiency and accuracy of making payments even during the busiest periods of the STA payment cycle. Quality control for reporting purposes which will reduce staff time spent on queries and addressing inaccuracies. STA staff will have the ability to access the information on-line which will create efficiencies for the already constrained finance team A system that is IL3 security compliant to maintain personal data security Remittance showing what the payments of fees and expenses relate to providing clear visibility.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-67552d42-e002-4433-bd8d-fdb7912cee63
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b10e7c6d-a700-432c-88dd-e36978d7acc1
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, 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
£52,632 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£52,632 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Feb 20197 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Feb 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Mar 20187 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2018 - 31 Mar 2019 6-12 months
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
COVENTRY,
Postcode
CV1 3BH
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG33 Coventry
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Coventry
Electoral Ward
Sherbourne
Westminster Constituency
Coventry North West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CIVICA

Further Information

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