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Project_6125 NCS Digital Services

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

AwardUpdate

11 Dec 2025 at 11:52

AwardUpdate

05 Jan 2024 at 07:19

Award

26 Jan 2022 at 14:12

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Project_6125 NCS Digital Services" involves providing ongoing support to maintain the web presence of the National Careers Service, alongside the associated Course Directory and Data Sharing Service. This tender also includes continuous improvement and feature delivery for the service. The process was conducted by the Department for Education, based in Coventry, England, and falls under the IT services industry category. The contract is for services within the West Midlands region of the United Kingdom, valued at £13,558,933.30, and was awarded using a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement stage is at the "Award Update" phase as of 11 December 2025, and the contract period spans from 10 January 2022 to 9 October 2026.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities for IT service providers, particularly those specializing in consulting, software development, and internet support. It is well-suited for businesses that can facilitate the digital transformation and continuous innovation of public service platforms. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) could especially benefit, as the suitability criteria are inclusive of these businesses. Although awarded to Netcompany UK Ltd, the contract demonstrates the value of being part of framework agreements and the competitive edge it provides in accessing high-value public sector opportunities. Businesses looking to expand their scope in government IT services should focus on building expertise in platform maintenance and enhancement to align with similar tender requirements.

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Notice Title

Project_6125 NCS Digital Services

Notice Description

Provide of on-going support to maintain the web presence of the National Careers Service, and associated Course Directory and Data Sharing Service. The provision will also include continuous improvement and feature delivery for the Service.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-88ed3d1c-fee2-46d3-8c8a-fbb33c410105
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9d18eb4b-9c6c-4a3c-a65b-9f2561e5ef91
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£13,558,933 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£6,800,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Nov 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Jan 20224 years ago
Contract Period
10 Jan 2022 - 9 Oct 2026 4-5 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
COVENTRY
Postcode
CV1 2WT
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
St Michael's
Westminster Constituency
Coventry South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NETCOMPANY

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