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IfATE Member Portal - OnBoard License (Extension)

INSTITUTE FOR APPRENTICESHIPS AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION

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14 Apr 2025 at 14:11

Summary of the contracting process

The Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education has awarded a contract extension for an Online Meeting platform Software, titled "IfATE Member Portal - OnBoard License (Extension)," under the CPV category "Software package and information systems." The procurement process, which adhered to a selective method executed through a call-off from a framework agreement, concluded with the award on 8th January 2025. The contract, valued at £31,705.80, commences on 14th April 2025 and will run until 12th April 2026. The procurement process took place in London, with a postal code of SW1P 3BT, and was aimed at service provision. Key dates include the tender period ending on 11th April 2025 and the notice publication on 14th April 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in software and information systems, particularly those that offer online meeting solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to compete, given the suitability criteria specified by the buyer. The contract could provide valuable business growth potential by establishing a recurring revenue stream and enabling businesses to demonstrate their capabilities in fulfilling government requirements. Passageways (UK) Ltd, the awarded supplier, is an example of an SME that benefits from this type of procurement opportunity.

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Notice Title

IfATE Member Portal - OnBoard License (Extension)

Notice Description

A contract to facilitate IfATE's requirement for an Online Meeting platform Software. This is an extension to the existing agreement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-bb4a216f-8f34-4419-8f99-9c2cfbfa40f3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/509803db-a3b9-4c26-9633-f9cb89620ee0
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£31,705 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£31,705 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
13 Apr 2025 - 12 Apr 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
INSTITUTE FOR APPRENTICESHIPS AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
rachel.boyer@education.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3BT
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PASSAGEWAYS (UK

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