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Apprenticeships Digital Development, Testing and Architecture

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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06 Jan 2021 at 10:59

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Apprenticeships Digital Development, Testing and Architecture" project is initiated by the Department for Education, located at Sanctuary Buildings, 20 Great Smith Street, London, England. This contract, classified under the software supply services (CPV code 72268000), has an overall value of £3,000,000 and is awarded through a selective procurement method as a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period commenced on 6th January 2021 and extends until 5th July 2022. The tender for this contract concluded on 13th November 2020.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with experience in digital development and software services. As the government continuously evolves its digital services, businesses that specialise in these areas can leverage this contract to expand their portfolio and enhance their reputation in public sector work. The focus on compliance with Government Digital Service Standards makes this tender particularly suitable for firms adept at navigating the complexities of government contracts and delivering compliant digital solutions.

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Notice Title

Apprenticeships Digital Development, Testing and Architecture

Notice Description

Apprenticeships Digital Development, Testing and Architecture services to support development, be compliant and support the continued development and live running of the service and meet Government Digital Service Standards.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-73a135e5-d150-4a2c-b207-8563c321a923
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b040a095-2ff9-47c8-b140-2313a1ab6bf7
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
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72268000 - Software supply services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jan 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Nov 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Dec 20205 years ago
Contract Period
6 Jan 2021 - 5 Jul 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
Stacey Woolford
Contact Email
stacey.woolford@education.gov.uk
Contact Phone
0

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

CERTES COMPUTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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