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Digital Support for the Inspection Improvement Programme (IIP) and associated Digital services

OFFICE FOR STANDARDS IN EDUCATION, CHILDRENS SERVICES AND SKILLS

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11 Jun 2025 at 09:46

Summary of the contracting process

The Office for Standards in Education, Children’s Services and Skills (Ofsted) has announced the successful award of a contract for the provision of specialist digital resources to support its Inspection Improvement Programme (IIP) and associated digital services. This contract, titled "Digital Support for the Inspection Improvement Programme (IIP) and associated Digital services," involves retaining CGI IT UK Ltd to extend their services from 21st May 2025 to 30th November 2025, with a contract value of £1,559,166.67. The procurement falls under the information technology services industry category and utilises a selective procurement method as part of a call-off from a framework agreement, indicating a strategic move in Ofsted's ongoing digital improvement efforts. Key parties include the buying organisation Ofsted, headquartered in Manchester, and the supplier CGI IT UK Ltd.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in information technology services to engage with a key public sector client committed to improving educational standards through digital means. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this procurement approachable, given its suitability for such businesses, though large-scale providers like CGI IT UK Ltd have also been involved. Companies possessing expertise in delivering digital transformation projects, particularly within the public sector, would be well-suited to compete for similar contracts in future procurement cycles, thus positioning themselves for growth by aligning with an essential aspect of public infrastructure development.

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Notice Title

Digital Support for the Inspection Improvement Programme (IIP) and associated Digital services

Notice Description

Provision of Specialist Digital Resources for the Inspection Improvement Programme (IIP) and Associated Digital Services. The contract will allow Ofsted to retain 17 key CGI contractors beyond their existing expiry date of 20 May 2025. The majority of these CGI contractors are required to 30th November 2025 due to their involvement in the Inspection Improvement Programme (IIP) which is a strategic priority for Ofsted.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1331cd13-a1aa-47c5-b486-25d38adddbdc
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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

72222300 - Information technology services

79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,559,166 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,559,166 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
20 May 2025 - 30 Nov 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OFFICE FOR STANDARDS IN EDUCATION, CHILDRENS SERVICES AND SKILLS
Contact Name
Info Contracts
Contact Email
info-contracts@ofsted.gov.uk
Contact Phone
0300 013 0102

Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M1 2WD
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Piccadilly
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CGI IT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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