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Long Arm Virtual Machine

OFSTED

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31 Mar 2023 at 10:38

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The buying organisation for this procurement is OFSTED, and the tender title is "Long Arm Virtual Machine" for the industry category of Software package and information systems. The procurement stage is at the award phase, with a contract value of £51,156.56 in GBP. The procurement method used is selective, through a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period is from 22nd May 2023 to 21st May 2026, with the tender period ending on 7th December 2022 at 11:00 GMT. The location of the procurement is in England.

This tender offers opportunities for businesses in the software industry, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Businesses providing software packages and information systems could be well-suited to compete in this process. The awarded contract has been given to IISolutions Ltd for the School Inspector software, indicating a focus on service provision within the technology sector. SMEs looking to expand into the education software market could benefit from engaging with OFSTED for potential future opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Long Arm Virtual Machine

Notice Description

School Inspector software

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a2eceb66-4f17-4ea0-8f97-ef65400c0b9c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b56384c2-efd5-4dea-82ef-4d699eb907c6
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

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£51,156 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£51,156 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Mar 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Dec 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20232 years ago
Contract Period
21 May 2023 - 21 May 2026 3-4 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
OFSTED
Contact Name
Info Contracts
Contact Email
info-contracts@ofsted.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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Piccadilly
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IISOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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