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Core Agile Service Delivery and Live Running Services

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education has completed the award process for its "Core Agile Service Delivery and Live Running Services" contract, valued at £19,000,000. This contract involves Agile Core and Live Running Services to support various portfolios, including the Apprenticeship Service, aimed at skills growth and strategic objectives for the DfE. It falls under the information technology services industry category (CPV code 72222300) and spans the region of West Midlands in the United Kingdom. Initially initiated through a selective procurement method, this contract is a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period starts on 4th June 2025 and ends on 3rd June 2027, with the tender period having concluded on 24th January 2025.

This tender offers significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for firms specialising in agile digital services and those capable of working within established digital teams. The project's focus on GDS-compliant digital services presents a lucrative avenue for SMBs and VCSEs, as the contract demonstrates suitability for both. CGI IT UK Limited, a large-scale supplier, has already been identified as the supplier, which suggests potential for collaborations or subcontracting opportunities. Businesses adept in delivering defined digital outcomes and strategic solutions that align with government priorities will find this contract beneficial to elevate their market presence in the IT services domain.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Core Agile Service Delivery and Live Running Services

Notice Description

A contract for the Department for Education (DfE) to deliver Agile Core and Live Running Services for a range of portfolios that underpin Apprenticeship Service and wider areas within DfE that support skills growth and key priorities. Core agile delivery services and Live Running Services will support the development of GDS compliant digital services for users. This contract will work across agile development phases, alongside an established digital team to deliver defined outcomes and, supply service provisions to deliver strategic objectives and outcomes for the programmes of work covered by the statement of requirements

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a728e9b4-7877-4775-b26c-c237a2d6f048
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b4ea06ce-e7df-47f7-ae9f-7ced79764512
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£19,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£19,000,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
3 Jun 2025 - 3 Jun 2027 1-2 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
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
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Darlington
Electoral Ward
Park East
Westminster Constituency
Darlington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CGI IT

Further Information

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