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DfE DCI Online Forms Platform - con_23452

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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23 Nov 2023 at 14:18

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education has recently awarded a contract for the delivery of a digital platform known as DfE DCI Online Forms Platform. This platform aims to support various business processes within the Department through intelligent online forms. The contract has been awarded to Granicus-Firmstep Limited, a large-scale supplier based in Cambridge, United Kingdom. The procurement method used was selective, with a total contract value of £230,900. The contract period runs from November 1, 2023, to October 31, 2025.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in software packages and information systems to compete. The Department for Education, as the buying organisation, sought a supplier to provide a digital platform to enhance its business processes. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this opportunity particularly suited to their capabilities. The contract was sourced through the Crown Commercial Service G-Cloud 13 Framework Agreement, highlighting the government's commitment to transparency and efficiency in public procurement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DfE DCI Online Forms Platform - con_23452

Notice Description

Delivery of a digital platform (govService), allowing the Buyer to develop and maintain a range of intelligent online forms to support various business processes across the Department. This is a Call-Off Contract sourced through the Crown Commercial Service G-Cloud 13 (RM1557.13) Framework Agreement. For transparency purposes, the awarded contract value includes an optional 12-month extension period.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f0acd29b-9d2c-463a-9a9e-341ec62d7ca2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e527e607-f150-42a7-89d0-23726682a274
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£230,900 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£230,900 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Nov 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Oct 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Nov 20232 years ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2023 - 31 Oct 2025 2-3 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
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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
Not specified
Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GRANICUS-FIRMSTEP

Further Information

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