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Financial Systems Development Delivery Service 2025 - 2027

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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05 Mar 2026 at 12:59

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Summary of the contracting process

This public procurement contract, titled "Financial Systems Development Delivery Service 2025 - 2027," is managed by the Department for Education. It focuses on project management software development services within the broader category of system and support services and software development. The geographic reach of the delivery includes various regions across the United Kingdom, such as London, the North East, and the South West, among others. Currently, the process is at the award stage, with the contract assigned to Agile Management Solutions Limited. The procurement method utilised is a selective approach, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period is set from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2028, with critical deadlines having previously been met. The contract is valued at £5,770,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for software and system development providers, especially those that can offer robust project management solutions. Companies that specialise in digital delivery and financial systems development can benefit greatly, particularly SMEs and VCSEs, which have been identified as suitable to participate. With this managed service aiming to enhance the technical delivery of the Financial Systems Investment Programme, businesses involved in innovative, scalable solutions will find ample growth opportunities. Additionally, working closely with the Department for Education allows businesses to collaborate with a prominent public sector body, fostering potential long-term relationships and further opportunities in government projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Financial Systems Development Delivery Service 2025 - 2027

Notice Description

The purpose of this contract is provide a managed service for the technical / digital delivery of the Financial Systems - Financial Systems Investment Programme (FSIP). It is intended that this contract will be utilised to ensure successful and robust delivery of the Financial Systems Investment Programme in 25/26 scope and will support the technical delivery aspects of the strategic development of DfE's core financial accounting and payment systems and digital capabilities

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a0836965-91bf-4b6c-aa75-2fbc75eea4aa
Current Stage
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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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72212331 - Project management software development services

72250000 - System and support services

72262000 - Software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,770,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£5,770,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
2 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 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
LONDON,
Postcode
SW1P 3BT
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AGILE MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS

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