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DfE Service Delivery Capability- South England

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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19 Mar 2021 at 11:45

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "DfE Service Delivery Capability- South England" is conducted by the Department for Education (DfE), focusing on IT services such as consulting and software development. This tender is classified under the CPV code 72000000 and primarily targets service delivery capabilities to partner with in-house digital teams across the South East and South West regions of the United Kingdom. The tender, which was awarded on 26th October 2020 for a total value of £2,500,000, has a contract period extending from 28th October 2020 to 27th October 2022. This procurement was initiated as a selective tendering process through a call-off from a framework agreement.

This opportunity is ideal for SMEs (Small and Medium-sized Enterprises) and VCSEs (Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises) that specialise in digital services, user-focused design, and effective service delivery management. Businesses with expertise in managing digital transformation projects and those capable of collaborating closely with public sector stakeholders will find this tender particularly suitable for growth. Engaging with the DfE not only offers a chance to expand service offerings but also establishes long-term relationships within the public sector, paving the way for future contracts in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DfE Service Delivery Capability- South England

Notice Description

Service Delivery capabilities to work alongside our in-house digital teams and other suppliers, to manage the development, delivery and communication of effective, user-focused digital services, taking products from vision to delivery by engaging with the users, teams and stakeholders across DfE and wide

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e0784b97-fab5-47e4-834a-435b387e82ae
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f8b22360-c5f4-41a0-85d9-ee1b3599fff2
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
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
£2,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,500,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Aug 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Oct 20205 years ago
Contract Period
28 Oct 2020 - 27 Oct 2022 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION
Contact Name
Sarah Christopher
Contact Email
sarah.christopher@education.gov.uk
Contact Phone
44

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
TLJ South East (England), TLK South 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

ENGINE PARTNERS UK LLP (THE ENGINE GROUP

Further Information

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