Award

Pirean Licenses and Associated Services

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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Award

28 Jul 2021 at 10:21

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by the Department for Education involves the award of a contract titled "Pirean Licenses and Associated Services," categorised under the software package and information systems industry. The contract, valued at £307,645.90, is aimed at providing access solutions for user groups interacting with various educational services. The procurement method used was selective, with the tender period concluding on 30th June 2021, while the contract is set to run from 1st August 2021 until 31st July 2022, primarily covering service delivery across the United Kingdom and other territories.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses involved in software solutions, particularly those specialising in identity management and access systems tailored for educational institutions. Companies that have a proven track record in delivering such services would be particularly well-suited to compete. As the contract has been awarded to INSIGHT DIRECT (UK) LTD, this could signal further opportunities stemming from the initial engagement, as similar contracts may emerge in the future, encouraging sustained business growth within this niche market.

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Notice Title

Pirean Licenses and Associated Services

Notice Description

Pirean is the former Skills Funding Agency Identity and Access Management Solution (IDaMS), it provides external access to ESFA and DfE Services for 2 user groups: - Staff for applications that cannot be accessed from the DfE Active Directory. - Providers for access to a number of applications e.g., Apprenticeship Service, Submit Learner Data & Better Financial Reporting.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7dfa78a1-2365-4247-afc7-81b97bf8561e
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£307,645 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£307,645 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jul 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jun 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Jul 20214 years ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2021 - 31 Jul 2022 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
Not specified
Contact Email
technology.category@education.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

INSIGHT DIRECT (UK

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