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Technical Architecture and Implementation Services

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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15 Feb 2021 at 22:56

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education is seeking technical architecture and implementation services for its "Get Help With Tech" programme through a limited tender process. This procurement, classified under the CPV code for information technology services (72222300), is based in the UK and was awarded on 5th February 2021. The contract, valued at £300,000, aims to facilitate cloud infrastructure support and implementation, ensuring continuity of service during the COVID-19 pandemic. The procurement process is now complete, with the award status remaining active.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses involved in IT services, particularly those specialising in cloud technology and digital infrastructure. Companies that can provide agile project management and have experience in delivering solutions that align with government technology strategies would be well-positioned to compete. The direct award exemplifies a streamlined procurement approach, favouring suppliers who can demonstrate proven capabilities in delivering essential services efficiently and effectively.

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Notice Title

Technical Architecture and Implementation Services

Notice Description

Support and implementation services for Cloud infrastructure solutions required for the Get Help With Tech programme.

Lot Information

Lot 1

* Cloud-first Technology Leadership, Vision, and Strategy * Define solutions, vendors and systems fit for user need * Service operating model design and development * Evidence based business case development * Implementation, deployment, roll out and adop-tion of cloud technology * Service transformation of Service Desk for cloud technologies * Leveraging cross-government architecture pat-terns, security designs and industry best practice * Proven End to End Delivery, aligned to Govern-ment Technology Strategy * Define compliant commodity-based commercial and procurement strategy * Agile project and programme delivery within Wa-terfall, PRINCE2, MSP environments

Procurement Information

This contract was directly awarded on a relatively temporary basis in order to maintain continuity of service provision to the Get Help With Tech programme (the DfEs COVID response programme). The incumbent supplier has been critical in enabling DfE to establish a secure infrastructure of cloud based systems as part of the roll out of hardware to disadvantages students during the pandemic.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02935e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003063-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

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


CPV Codes

48200000 - Networking, Internet and intranet software package

72222300 - Information technology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Feb 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Feb 20215 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
adam.sowman@education.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 11111111

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
Not specified

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SWIFT STRATEGIES

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