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Edubase back office function

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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28 Jun 2017 at 14:09

Summary of the contracting process

The Department For Education has awarded a contract titled "Edubase back office function" to Texuna Technologies Ltd. This contract falls under the IT services industry, specifically focusing on consulting and software development. The procurement method utilised was an open procedure, with the tender period concluding on 13 February 2017. The contract, valued at £212,000, commenced on 14 February 2017 and is set to run until 13 February 2019. The delivery addresses include multiple regions across the United Kingdom and other territories.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises, particularly those specialising in IT services and educational technology. With a strong emphasis on developing open-source software solutions and compliance with specific data management frameworks, businesses that can provide innovative and secure digital platforms will be well-positioned to compete. Companies capable of delivering additional work packages and offering flexible solutions during the contract period may also find avenues for further collaboration and growth.

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Notice Title

Edubase back office function

Notice Description

The provision of a platform and workflow back office solution with the following functionality: * A Data Registry to store the school data (in an ISB compliant format) * A Master Data Management framework to provide editable business rules and validations * Secure Access/IdAMS solution compatibility * Provision for AddressBase, geocoding and geospatial queries. * Metadata management * Provision of an API to allow the Data Registry to communicate with the EduBase Front End User Interface and the Secure Access/IdAMS solution including, but not limited to, the functionality detailed in the Texuna quote of 21 October 2016 (ticket #721395). * Compliance with open-source standards and developed using open-source software. A two-year contract will be awarded during which time the DfE shall have the ability to raise additional work packages to cover ad hoc development work within the scope of the work strands covered by the contract. Additional information: awarded value is exc VAT

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f1b387c3-2159-4357-93f2-27002079a385
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£212,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£212,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jun 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Feb 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Feb 20179 years ago
Contract Period
14 Feb 2017 - 13 Feb 2019 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
Andy Sansom
Contact Email
andy.sansom@education.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S1 2FJ
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales, TLM Scotland, TLN Northern Ireland

Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TEXUNA TECHNOLOGIES

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