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Read and Write 23/24 Contract (con_25226)

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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11 Apr 2024 at 08:13

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department For Education in England has awarded a contract for IT services to Bytes Software Services LTD. The contract titled 'Read and Write 23/24 Contract' is valued at £25,994.54 and involves implementing a Read&Write group for 120 users over 2 years. The procurement method used was selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period is from March 6, 2024, to March 5, 2026, with the tender closing on February 23, 2024.

This tender opportunity offered by the Department For Education presents a chance for businesses in the IT services sector, particularly those providing consulting, software development, and internet support, to engage. With a focus on services, this contract is suitable for large-scale providers. The Department's procurement method emphasises a selective approach, indicating a strategic partnership with chosen suppliers for the best service delivery outcomes.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Read and Write 23/24 Contract (con_25226)

Notice Description

Description: Read&Write group for 2 years for 120 users. Quantity: 120 users

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-69af4e19-c6d0-4045-af7f-5b2778aa6816
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8b14584b-99b8-40ec-bb12-2e4f8963032a
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
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
£25,994 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£25,994 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Apr 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Feb 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Mar 20241 years ago
Contract Period
6 Mar 2024 - 5 Mar 2026 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
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M1 2WD
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Piccadilly
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BYTES SOFTWARE SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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