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Technical and Development Support Services for the Excellence Gateway

EDUCATION AND TRAINING FOUNDATION

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01 Feb 2018 at 17:45

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Education and Training Foundation is seeking technical and development support services for the Excellence Gateway through an open procurement process. This tender, titled "Technical and Development Support Services for the Excellence Gateway," is classified under the Internet services industry category (CPV 72400000). The procurement is currently at the tender stage, with submissions accepted until 28th February 2018. The contract period is set to commence on 20th April 2018 and conclude on 31st March 2020. The foundation aims to partner with an organisation capable of ensuring the operational efficiency and security of the Excellence Gateway across various regions in the United Kingdom, including London, the North East, and the South East.

This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) specialising in IT services, particularly in areas such as internet browsing software development, educational software development, and broader consulting services. Companies with experience in technical support and an understanding of service level agreements would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, allowing them to expand their footprint in the public sector and contribute to the effective operation of online educational resources.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Technical and Development Support Services for the Excellence Gateway

Notice Description

The Foundation wishes to commission technical support services from a suitable organisation to facilitate and maintain the operation of the Excellence Gateway. The successful organisation will work with the hosting company to ensure the sites are secure and perform well, meeting the acceptance level laid out in an agreed Service Level Agreement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d8cc7f3f-ea09-4eba-8078-d089bfc53279
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/675b90b2-c7f3-44b5-bb93-633d34794a11
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

72212190 - Educational software development services

72212221 - Internet browsing software development services

72400000 - Internet services

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Feb 20188 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Feb 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
19 Apr 2018 - 31 Mar 2020 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EDUCATION AND TRAINING FOUNDATION
Contact Name
Procurement Co-ordinator
Contact Email
tenderqueries@etfoundation.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2037408280

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1W 9SP
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
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
Westminster
Electoral Ward
Pimlico North
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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