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Apprenticeships Digital Development, Testing and Architecture

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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14 Nov 2022 at 16:44

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education has awarded a contract for the provision of agile digital development, testing, and solution architecture services under the title "Apprenticeships Digital Development, Testing and Architecture". This procurement falls under the Information technology services category and is located in Coventry, West Midlands, United Kingdom. The procurement method used was selective, calling-off from a framework agreement. The contract period is from November 1, 2022, to October 31, 2024, with a total value of GBP 9,800,000.

This tender presents an opportunity for SMEs and VCSEs specialising in digital development and IT services to compete for a substantial government contract. Businesses with expertise in agile development, testing, and technical architecture would find this tender well-suited for growth opportunities. The contract involves a handover from incumbent suppliers and knowledge transfer to support the ongoing development and maintenance of digital services at the Department for Education.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Apprenticeships Digital Development, Testing and Architecture

Notice Description

Require agile digital development, testing and solution/technical architecture services to support development of GDS compliant digital services users to support continued development and live running of the service. As service is already live we require a handover from incumbent suppliers and throughout a need for knowledge transfer to permanent staff. Additional information: CCS DOS5 Framework Agreement Call-off contract

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9359c655-c877-4465-b313-6e83b101b0a6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2ba611bd-d18a-4645-b6e7-89ca0f39b8d1
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72222300 - Information technology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£9,800,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£9,800,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Nov 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Aug 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Oct 20223 years ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2022 - 31 Oct 2024 2-3 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
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

TALENT INTERNATIONAL

Further Information

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