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Agile Services for Principal Business Analysis

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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07 Apr 2021 at 15:53

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education is seeking agile digital development, testing, and architecture services through a tender titled "Agile Services for Principal Business Analysis". This procurement falls under the category of data-processing services and is located in the West Midlands, United Kingdom. The tender was active until 31 March 2021, with an award amount of £1,200,000 for a contract period commencing on 1 April 2021 and concluding on 30 September 2022. The procurement method used was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in agile service delivery and digital solutions. Businesses with expertise in developing GDS-compliant services are particularly suited to compete, as this contract aims to support essential digital transformations within the public sector. Engaging in this procurement could lead to long-term collaborations and the enhancement of service capabilities in the education sector.

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Notice Title

Agile Services for Principal Business Analysis

Notice Description

We require agile digital development, testing and architecture services to support the development of GDS compliant digital services to support the continued development and live running of the service.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-df66685b-0f5f-4462-b41f-b0d96da06325
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5a55c746-3019-461c-bfa3-2c29be895998
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

72310000 - Data-processing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,200,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,200,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Apr 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Mar 20214 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2021 - 30 Sep 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S1 2FJ
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FARSIGHT CONSULTING

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