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con_27696 - Aggregated DevOps

Department for Education

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10 Jul 2025 at 10:29

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education, located in Leeds, England, has completed a procurement process for a project titled "Aggregated DevOps". This contract falls under the IT services category, specifically consulting, software development, and support, with UBDS IT Consulting Limited chosen as the supplier. The procurement method used was a selective process through a call-off from a framework agreement. The project's geographic scope includes the United Kingdom and extends globally, covering the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the rest of the world. The contract period began on 1st July 2025 and will end on 30th June 2029, with the award being active since 27th June 2025. The entire contract is valued at £12,826,680.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in IT services, particularly those with expertise in DevOps, software development, and consulting services. The project supports services related to the Apprenticeship Service, Careers, T-Levels, and Awarding Organisation work, presenting potential growth avenues in the government sector. Companies with capabilities to provide comprehensive IT solutions on a large scale, including those capable of working within a global and varied geographical scope, would find this tender a significant opportunity for expansion and establishing a strong portfolio within public sector projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

con_27696 - Aggregated DevOps

Notice Description

This contract is for DevOps services for the Apprenticeship Service (AS); the underpinning 11 services through which government invests PS2.74bn into apprenticeship training annually. In addition, this contract is aggregated to include services for Careers, T-Levels and Awarding Organisation work.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-92ec666c-d268-47b5-95ee-c454e96274e5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/449b97b5-3cdf-4206-8158-e1a9c8d79266
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
SME

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£12,826,680 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jul 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Jun 20251 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jul 2025 - 30 Jun 2029 4-5 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
LEEDS
Postcode
LS1 4AW
Postcode Area
Leeds
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Hunslet & Riverside
Westminster Constituency
Leeds South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UBDS IT Consulting Limited

Further Information

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