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Portal development services

OFFICE OF QUALIFICATIONS AND EXAMINATIONS REGULATION (OFQUAL)

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13 May 2021 at 16:45

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Summary of the contracting process

The Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual) has completed a procurement process for "Portal development services," valued at £45,500. The contract falls under the category of industry-specific software development services and was located in the West Midlands, England. This open procedure tender was initiated to develop new portal functionality that meets increasing demands, exacerbated by COVID-19, and it has been active since the award date of 22nd February 2021, concluding on 31st May 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for software development companies, particularly those with experience in educational technologies and portal development. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the requirements favour businesses capable of providing tailored services to enhance regulatory frameworks in education during a period of increased demand. Companies adept at collaborative development and responsive to evolving user needs will be particularly well-positioned to compete effectively.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Portal development services

Notice Description

Project Overview Work collaboratively with Ofqual's lead developer to develop new Portal functionality to support the increasing demands from internal and external users. 3. Problem Statement Over the next couple of years, Ofqual will see a sustained increase level of demand requiring a different way of working. The current spike in public contact has been dealt with by moving substantial numbers of colleagues around the organisation, which is not sustainable and has caused significant disruption and coordination challenges, whilst also being demanding on the staff involved. There are further anticipated spikes of activity likely over at least the next two years as extraordinary regulatory frameworks remain in place due to the impact and tail of COVID-19. "Business at normal volume" is unlikely to return at least for some time. 4. Objectives Iterate and enhance on portal modules such as external experts, data portal and statement of compliance, which can enable Ofqual users to respond quickly and consistently to demand.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-86f9a82d-b05f-424a-9fd9-f19819b00c4b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/501fcbe2-c649-4f5b-9c0e-494d7ba6e883
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72212100 - Industry specific software development services

72212190 - Educational software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£45,500 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£45,500 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 May 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jan 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Feb 20215 years ago
Contract Period
24 Feb 2021 - 31 May 2021 1-6 months
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
OFFICE OF QUALIFICATIONS AND EXAMINATIONS REGULATION (OFQUAL)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
COVENTRY
Postcode
CV1 3BH
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG33 Coventry
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Coventry
Electoral Ward
Sherbourne
Westminster Constituency
Coventry North West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ESYNERGY SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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