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Ontology management software

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education in Manchester, England, has completed a procurement process for "Ontology management software" within the IT services industry. The contract was awarded for a total value of £74,437, with the contract period running from 21 February 2021 to 20 February 2023. This procurement was initiated as a selective process through a framework agreement, with the tender period concluding on 20 February 2021.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software development and IT consultancy services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to compete, especially those with expertise in taxonomy management and software solutions that support complex data systems. Companies that can demonstrate innovation and a robust understanding of educational resource management may find this tender to be a fruitful endeavor for growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Ontology management software

Notice Description

The department relies on the subject taxonomy this is maintained within this specialist thesaurus management tool.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ce6f4d12-6ca7-4c5a-b4bb-398080406896
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

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

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£74,437 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£74,437 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Feb 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Feb 20215 years ago
Contract Period
21 Feb 2021 - 20 Feb 2023 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
Not specified
Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Piccadilly
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SYNAPTICA

Further Information

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