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con_27839 eEvaluation Solution

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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15 Aug 2025 at 10:04

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education has completed the award stage for the procurement process of a strategic eEvaluation solution, titled "con_27839 eEvaluation Solution". This initiative is aimed at offering advanced functionality and technical flexibility suitable for complex procurements. The contract, valued at £562,350, falls under the software package and information systems industry category and will be delivered in South East, United Kingdom. The procurement method adopted was selective, specifically through a call-off from a framework agreement, with Commerce Decisions Ltd serving as the supplier. The contract period spans from 1st August 2025 to 31st July 2028, with the award published on 15th August 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software solutions related to evaluation processes, especially those poised to deliver technically sophisticated and reliable outcomes. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with a focus on software development and systems integration could find this contract beneficial for growth, given their aptitude for agility and innovative solutions. Large-scale vendors with experience in strategic frameworks might also find this opportunity well-suited to their capabilities.

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Notice Title

con_27839 eEvaluation Solution

Notice Description

A strategic eEvaluation solution that delivers advanced functionality and technical flexibility to meet evaluation requirements, providing reliable and transparent outcomes for the Department's complex and large procurements.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-fb8fbd80-d44d-41fe-aba8-791cbc5a3064
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f2852211-da0b-4c7f-bd85-94b7c2b27503
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

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£562,350 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£562,350 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2028 3-4 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
Karen Price
Contact Email
technology.category@education.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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)

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COMMERCE DECISIONS

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