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Get Help with Technology - Technical Architecture Support

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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13 Aug 2021 at 11:16

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Get Help with Technology - Technical Architecture Support" was recently awarded by the Department for Education, primarily focusing on IT services, specifically consulting and software development. The contract, valued at £595,000, is intended for the provision of technical architecture and implementation support for the "Get Help with Technology" programme. The contract period runs from 9th August 2021 to 8th August 2022, following a selective procurement method, which involved calling off from a framework agreement. The tender period ended on 25th June 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) within the IT consultancy and support services sector. By leveraging technical expertise in software development and architecture, businesses can actively compete to provide critical support to government programmes, thus positioning themselves for growth in the public sector. Companies specialized in IT solutions, particularly those with experience in educational technology, would be well-suited to build on this opportunity.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Get Help with Technology - Technical Architecture Support

Notice Description

Technical Architecture and Implementation Support services for 'Get Help with Technology' programme.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-72662283-d4b6-4ac5-ba65-1bc3ef9474e6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f0dcb477-4c40-43a8-985a-10371f4683b0
Current Stage
Award
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
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
£595,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£595,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Aug 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Jun 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jul 20214 years ago
Contract Period
8 Aug 2021 - 8 Aug 2022 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
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SWIFT STRATEGIES

Further Information

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