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Con_21270 Solutions Architecture

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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05 Sep 2023 at 11:04

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education in England has awarded a contract for Solution Architecture services to Opencast Software Europe Ltd. The procurement method used was selective, calling off from a framework agreement. The contract period is from 29th August 2023 to 28th August 2025, with a value of £8,500,000. The deadline for the tender was 12th June 2023.

This opportunity for business growth is suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the information technology services industry. Businesses providing Solution Architecture services can compete for this contract, which can be a valuable opportunity to work with the Department for Education and expand their market presence.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Con_21270 Solutions Architecture

Notice Description

A contract for the provision of Solution Architecture services.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7fc4194e-18cc-45b3-919f-c41bf0820714
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c3fce4d8-9153-44c3-b689-ed21a73897e5
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72222300 - Information technology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£8,500,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Sep 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Jun 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Aug 20232 years ago
Contract Period
28 Aug 2023 - 28 Aug 2025 2-3 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
NOTTINGHAM
Postcode
NG1 6HJ
Post Town
Nottingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF14 Nottingham
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Nottingham
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Nottingham East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OPENCAST SOFTWARE EUROPE

Further Information

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