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MORE DEVOPS SUPPORT, MAINTENANCE & DEVELOPMENT - SHORT TERM CONTRACT TO PROVIDE TRANSITION SUPPORT

OFSTED

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11 Oct 2021 at 15:22

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Ofsted as the contracting authority, seeking support for DevOps maintenance and development services under the title "MORE DEVOPS SUPPORT, MAINTENANCE & DEVELOPMENT - SHORT TERM CONTRACT TO PROVIDE TRANSITION SUPPORT". This contract falls within the IT services sector and is located in England. The contract has already been awarded to Informed Solutions Limited, with the contract period commencing on 1st October 2021 and concluding on 31st December 2021. The procurement method used was a selective process, specifically a call-off from the Crown Commercial Services G-Cloud 12 Framework Agreement, with a total contract value of £229,240.

This opportunity not only demonstrates the ongoing demand for IT services in the public sector but also highlights potential business growth avenues for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in DevOps and IT consulting. Businesses that specialise in software development and IT support will find this procurement particularly relevant, as they could engage in future tenders or similar projects to fulfil the needs of Ofsted and other governmental bodies.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

MORE DEVOPS SUPPORT, MAINTENANCE & DEVELOPMENT - SHORT TERM CONTRACT TO PROVIDE TRANSITION SUPPORT

Notice Description

Please note this contract has already been awarded and this contract notice is being published for transparency purposes only. This contract is for the provision of DevOps Support, Maintenance and development services for Ofsted's Early Years Services and is in place to ensure a continuation of service and to cover implementation/handover when the procurement competition that is currently underway is finalised. Call Off from Crown Commercial Services G-Cloud 12 Framework Agreement RM1557.12

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b9b32a94-260f-4b55-abc2-9c5a0a135a9d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f68a1b2c-dd79-45be-adc0-bc3c448375da
Current Stage
Award
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
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£229,240 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£229,240 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Oct 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Sep 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Sep 20214 years ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2021 - 31 Dec 2021 1-6 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
OFSTED
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
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

INFORMED SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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