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Department for Education Sign-in (DSI) Service Support Contract

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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17 Dec 2021 at 21:45

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education has successfully awarded the contract for the "Department for Education Sign-in (DSI) Service Support Contract," valued at £7,000,000. This procurement falls under the IT services category, specifically focusing on consulting, software development, internet services, and support, and it is classified as a selective procurement method, awarded through a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract commenced on 22 November 2021 and will run until 21 November 2023. The primary location for service delivery is in Manchester, with delivery addresses registered under the postal code CV1 2WT. The tender period ended on 31 August 2021.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in identity and access management platforms or IT services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are particularly well-suited to compete for such government contracts, given the emphasis on their participation. Companies engaged in consulting, software development, or internet support may find this an advantageous opportunity to expand their services and clientele within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Department for Education Sign-in (DSI) Service Support Contract

Notice Description

Provide a simple, secure and stable identity and access management (IDAM) platform for service providers and suppliers who wish to access DfE services.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c938b781-0ba8-49be-9e61-0b95a4655736
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/da4f2c32-8345-497a-b5ff-9dadacbf08de
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

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
£7,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£7,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Dec 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Aug 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Nov 20214 years ago
Contract Period
22 Nov 2021 - 21 Nov 2023 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER M1 2WD
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

METHODS BUSINESS AND DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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