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Software Development Capability - Service delivery for academies & free schools

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education has recently completed a procurement process for the contract titled "Software Development Capability - Service delivery for academies & free schools." This initiative, classified under IT services and education categories, aims to provide software development capabilities to enhance services for academies and free schools. The procurement was conducted through a selective method via a call-off from a framework agreement, with a total contract value of £983,000. The contract period commenced on 12 January 2021 and concluded on 11 January 2022, with the tender period having ended on 17 December 2020. The services were to be delivered in the Yorkshire and the Humber region of the United Kingdom.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in IT services, software development, and educational technology. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to compete, benefiting from the agile and user-centred service delivery expected under this contract. Companies with expertise in developing tailored software solutions aligned with the General Digital Service (GDS) standards could particularly excel in this tender, fostering growth in a sector that supports educational institutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Software Development Capability - Service delivery for academies & free schools

Notice Description

For the provision of Software Development Capabilities to help build, deliver and improve services for academies and free schools amongst a range of services at multiple phases delivering agile, iterative and user centred services to GDS standards.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-fbe827f5-582c-4ce8-afab-3261afb30deb
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/256e7d6b-2874-4b7e-9cce-85e10e2e307a
Current Stage
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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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£983,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£983,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Aug 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Dec 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Jan 20215 years ago
Contract Period
12 Jan 2021 - 11 Jan 2023 1-2 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
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
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MADE TECH

Further Information

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