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Provision of CMS Improvement Delivery Partner

GOVERNMENT COMMERCIAL AGENCY

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20 May 2026 at 07:54

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Summary of the contracting process

The Government Commercial Agency, acting on behalf of the Department for Education, has completed the award stage of a tender for the "Provision of CMS Improvement Delivery Partner" project. This procurement falls under the services industry category with a CPV classification of "Services furnished by specialist organisations" (98113000). The contract, valued at £2,160,000, has been awarded to BETTER GROUP LIMITED and covers multiple regions in the United Kingdom, including the North East, North West, and London, among others. The procurement process, conducted through a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement, reached its tender period end date on 2nd March 2026, with the contract period running from 23rd April 2026 to 31st March 2028.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses, especially SMEs, due to its suitability criteria favouring such organisations. With the involvement of multiple regions across the UK, companies specialising in CMS improvement and related services are well-positioned to leverage this contract for growth. The strategic focus on delivering specialist services suggests potential for additional collaboration and subsequent projects that could arise from a successful implementation. Businesses eyeing similar opportunities should consider aligning with the requirements outlined in this tender to maximise their chances of success in future calls from the established framework agreements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of CMS Improvement Delivery Partner

Notice Description

CMS Improvement Delivery Partner

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b90824ca-f4ce-44f1-b505-3d3f5ec20e6e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/72b7e23c-6832-4432-bad2-8717c7df36e5
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

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

98113000 - Services furnished by specialist organisations

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,160,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,160,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 May 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
2 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Apr 20261 months ago
Contract Period
22 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 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
GOVERNMENT COMMERCIAL AGENCY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 9PP
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
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
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
City Centre North
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BETTER GROUP

Further Information

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