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DfE Sign in

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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04 Jan 2022 at 10:05

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "DfE Sign in" project was conducted by the Department for Education, based in Coventry, England. This project falls under the IT services industry category, specifically focusing on consulting, software development, and internet support, with an estimated value of £7,000,000. The procurement method used was selective, operating as a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period concluded on 21 November 2021, while the active contract runs from 22 November 2021 to 21 November 2023.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those offering identity and access management solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that are agile and capable of providing a secure and stable platform will find this contract especially relevant. Companies looking to expand their presence in the education sector may benefit significantly from engaging in this process, as the buyer, the Department for Education, seeks reliable service providers to enhance access to its services.

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Notice Title

DfE Sign in

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-e412af92-4e5d-4a63-b109-83eff4b01b0e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2c5422d9-7e42-4432-a0cb-eabd60881b1b
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
£7,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£7,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jan 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Nov 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 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
Not specified
Contact Email
dandt.contracts@education.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
COVENTRY
Postcode
CV1 2WT
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG33 Coventry
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Coventry
Electoral Ward
St Michael's
Westminster Constituency
Coventry South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

METHODS BUSINESS AND DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY

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