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Occupational Maps (con_28187)

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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22 Aug 2025 at 22:13

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education, located in London, conducted a public procurement process under the title "Occupational Maps" for IT services, including consulting, software development, Internet, and support. This procurement, employing a selective method through a call-off from a framework agreement, has reached the award stage. The contract, valued at £192,000, covers a broad geographical area across the United Kingdom, including regions such as North East, North West, and London. Key dates include the end of the tender period on 14 March 2025 and the contract’s active period from 21 March 2025 to 31 March 2026.

This contract offers significant opportunities for SMEs, as the procurement process has demonstrated suitability for small and medium-sized enterprises. Businesses specialising in IT services, such as consulting and software development, stand to benefit from this contract by expanding their market presence and showcasing their capabilities in a nationwide governmental project. PDMS Ltd, a small enterprise, has already been awarded this contract, highlighting the potential for similar businesses to thrive in such competitive public sector procurements.

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Notice Title

Occupational Maps (con_28187)

Notice Description

contract already in place

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f7529a41-aa70-455d-9dd4-afc0cc6ef307
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fd6b2ff9-dd90-450b-96f8-19f925dae908
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
SME

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
£192,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£192,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
21 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 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
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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, 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

PDMS

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