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Infrastructure and Platforms - Development Services

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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04 Dec 2025 at 11:20

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education (DfE) has completed the award stage of a tender titled "Infrastructure and Platforms - Development Services," focusing on the Information Technology Services category. The project, primarily intended for the Infrastructure and Platforms team within DfE, includes various digital development projects across multiple stages. The procurement process involved a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, with a contract value of £6,850,000. The contract commenced on 26th November 2025 and will conclude by 25th November 2027. The activities are based in the West Midlands, United Kingdom, and are particularly suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs).

This tender presents substantial business opportunities, particularly for large-scale technology service providers, as exemplified by Advania UK Limited, the awarded supplier. Companies offering expertise in infrastructure development, platform services, and broad-ranging digital projects would find this contract advantageous for business growth. Additionally, the provision for SMEs and VCSEs to participate underscores the potential for a diverse range of companies to engage, enabling these entities to expand into government contracts and strengthen their portfolios in public sector services. The contract allows agility, with potential uses by other teams within DfE, offering broad application and utilisation opportunities.

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Notice Title

Infrastructure and Platforms - Development Services

Notice Description

This contract will provide Development capability and expertise for a broad range of projects in the Department for Education (DfE, the Buyer), across multiple alpha, beta and live Developments. This contract will mainly be used by the Infrastructure and Platforms team in the DfE but can also be used by any digital, data and technology (DDT) delivery portfolio or enabling team, and (with agreement) other DfE teams, at short notice, to support immediate Development outcome requirements.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b9adca1a-27b0-4f2e-ab3b-2bcada63837f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/47700710-1dec-49bf-8c43-fac2f01c4486
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
£6,850,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£6,850,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
15 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
26 Nov 2025 - 25 Nov 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercial.ddat@education.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S1 2FJ
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ADVANIA

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