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DevOps Support and Advisory Service (DfE Sign In) (con_7549)

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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07 Jun 2021 at 12:59

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02 Mar 2021 at 18:12

Summary of the contracting process

The recent procurement process undertaken by the Department for Education involved a tender titled "DevOps Support and Advisory Service (DfE Sign In)." This contract, which falls within the category of IT services, particularly consulting and software development, is located in England. The procurement method employed was a selective approach through a call-off from a framework agreement, with a total contract value of £225,000. The contract period commenced on 1st May 2020 and concluded on 29th October 2021. The tender period had an end date of 24th April 2020.

This contract presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in IT services, particularly those offering consulting, software development, and support services. Companies with expertise in delivering third line support and guidance for web applications could find competitive advantages in this sector. As the contracting authority is keen on working collaboratively with SMEs, this procurement process is an excellent chance for such businesses to expand their portfolio and establish long-term relationships with a major government department.

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Notice Title

DevOps Support and Advisory Service (DfE Sign In) (con_7549)

Notice Description

This contract provides third line support as well as advice and guidance on the delivery and future improvement of the DfE Sign In application.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-fc05ea61-d500-4bfa-bc1f-fee66d4b1236
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e5b7fc18-c1ca-4b6e-8e55-39d6421e90d1
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


CPV Codes

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£225,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£225,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jun 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Apr 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Apr 20205 years ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2020 - 29 Oct 2021 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), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), 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

BAE SYSTEMS APPLIED INTELLIGENCE

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