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Transition Management

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education has completed a public procurement process for the "Transition Management" contract within the IT services industry, specifically focusing on consulting, software development, internet, and support. The contracting authority was based in Manchester, England, with the contract period running from 15 May 2017 to 14 May 2018. The procurement method used was selective, with the invitation to tender concluding on 28 April 2017. The awarded contract has been successfully managed by Acuity Business Solutions, following their successful submission for a Request for Quote initiated by an authorised department employee.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in IT services, particularly those capable of delivering consulting and software solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are well-positioned to compete, provided they can demonstrate their capability to handle individual work packages with specific requirements and timelines as outlined in the tender. The structure of the agreement allows for multiple work requests, encouraging competitive bids from firms looking to expand their footprint in the education sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Transition Management

Notice Description

Transition Management. All requests for work, within scope of the agreement, shall be initiated by an authorised employee of the Customer by means of a 'Request for Quote' (RFQ) which will be emailed to the Supplier's nominated representative. The work will be in the form of individual work packages, detailing the specific requirement and timescales needed. This RFQ shall be evaluated against other responses received and if successful the activities, outcomes, delivery and payment profile agreed. The payment profile for each work package will be linked where appropriate, to the milestones and outputs agreed between the Customer and Supplier before work initiation.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b1162ddf-b37b-4aa3-95b3-cc650cdcf584
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

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jan 20188 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Apr 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 May 20178 years ago
Contract Period
14 May 2017 - 14 May 2018 6-12 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
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Piccadilly
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ACUITY BUSINESS SOLUTIONS

Further Information

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