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Slack - project_4574

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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26 Apr 2021 at 14:49

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education, located in Manchester, has successfully completed a tender for the procurement of Slack licenses, categorised under industry-specific software packages (CPV code: 48100000). The contract, valued at £88,200, was awarded on 22nd July 2020, with the contract period extending to 21st July 2021. This procurement process was conducted through a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement, and the tender period ended on 1st July 2020.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in software solutions, particularly those offering collaborative tools and industry-specific software. Companies aiming to expand their market share in public sector contracts, especially within the education sector, would find this procurement a relevant benchmark. As the procurement was not set aside for small or voluntary community sector enterprises, larger firms with the capacity to handle substantial contracts should consider applying for future similar opportunities.

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Notice Title

Slack - project_4574

Notice Description

Slack licenses

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-816f2349-98fa-471f-935b-5cc1ef425449
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c5b70155-e661-42f0-b30f-97fad593c703
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48100000 - Industry specific software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£88,200 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£88,200 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Apr 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jul 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jul 20205 years ago
Contract Period
21 Jul 2020 - 21 Jul 2021 6-12 months
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
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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

SLACK TECHNOLOGIES

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