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Teach in Further Education (FE) - Online Service Alpha and Beta

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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14 Jan 2021 at 15:06

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education launched a tender titled "Teach in Further Education (FE) - Online Service Alpha and Beta" focused on developing a service to attract more teachers into further education. This procurement falls under the IT services industry, with a total contract value of £2,100,000. The tender process was conducted using a selective procurement method as a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period concluded on 2 October 2020, and the active contract is set to run from 2 December 2020 to 1 March 2022. The service will be delivered in the North West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those focused on consulting, software development, and online support. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can demonstrate innovative ideas and strong project management skills are encouraged to compete, as the tender emphasises the need for engagement in further education initiatives. Companies with a track record in educational technology or experience with framework agreements will find themselves well-positioned to pursue this lucrative contract with the Department for Education.

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Notice Title

Teach in Further Education (FE) - Online Service Alpha and Beta

Notice Description

Development of the 'Teach in FE' service is a necessary step to attract more teachers into further education (FE), providing a 'public face' to many initiatives - Taking Teaching Further, bursaries and training grant - aimed at supporting the supply and quality of FE teachers.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-dd0f2676-cd66-4e10-ab4d-355eebc29c69
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4e38ed10-7a71-4881-b666-7505cf17a1fd
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
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£2,100,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,100,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jan 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Oct 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Oct 20205 years ago
Contract Period
2 Dec 2020 - 1 Mar 2022 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
alexander.williams@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
TLD North West (England)

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HIPPO DIGITAL

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