Award

Multiplication Test Check - Development, Quality Assurance and Technical Architect Services

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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Award

30 Jul 2018 at 11:01

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involved the Department for Education, which successfully awarded the contract titled "Multiplication Test Check - Development, Quality Assurance and Technical Architect Services" to Olive Jar Digital Ltd. This project falls under the IT services category with an estimated value of £351,800 and was procured through a selective method via a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period commenced on 30th May 2018 and is set to conclude on 30th September 2018. The tender period ended on 4th May 2018, and the project was conducted primarily in England.

This tender represents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly in software development and consulting. Companies with capabilities in Agile methodologies, development, and quality assurance, especially small and medium enterprises (SMEs), may find it advantageous to compete for similar projects within the education sector. Engaging in such tenders can help expand their portfolio and foster relationships with governmental agencies, ultimately contributing to their business growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Multiplication Test Check - Development, Quality Assurance and Technical Architect Services

Notice Description

Olive Jar Digital will support the MTC Project, by providing a multi-skilled team, to continue the development, QA, Technical Architect Services and support of their digital services. The Olive Jar team will deliver these services, in-line with emerging policy and prioritised initiatives and working with the DfE teams to: * Iteratively design, build, test and release updates to the services * Work in an Agile (Scrum / Kanban) way as necessary * Continuation of development on the check 'Single Page Application' (pupil interface) and administration application for the Technical Pre Test (TPT); scheduled for June 2018. * This will include tasks such as moving the application services from the Department's Azure PAYG instance to the secure Azure Enterprise instance. * Secure the solution components in response to the upcoming penetration test report. Ensuring the solution also meets the requirements of the Department for Education's Enterprise azure cloud ops team. The team will also be taking part in show and tells, retrospectives or other meetings on or offsite, as needed by DfE.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-965917ac-ccf5-4d2d-9996-7f7292f20163
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e8b06891-e212-436f-8219-02240ef455bb
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
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
£351,800 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£351,800 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jul 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 May 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 May 20187 years ago
Contract Period
29 May 2018 - 30 Sep 2018 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
DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DARLINGTON,
Postcode
DL1 5QE
Post Town
Darlington
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC33 Darlington
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Darlington
Electoral Ward
Park East
Westminster Constituency
Darlington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OLIVE JAR DIGITAL

Further Information

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