Award

DAC 33/22 - DE - GCSE Revision eBooks.

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

07 Mar 2022 at 16:04

Award

22 Feb 2022 at 15:45

Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Education has completed a procurement process for the contract titled "DAC 33/22 – GCSE Revision eBooks" within the IT services sector, specifically focusing on consulting and software development. This limited tender was initiated under extreme urgency due to unforeseen circumstances related to COVID-19 and staffing shortages in the education sector. The contract was awarded on 22nd February 2022, with a total value of £212,000 and is based in the UK, specifically from Bangor, Northern Ireland.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in educational technology, e-learning, and software development to expand their market presence. Companies that offer innovative digital learning solutions, particularly those catering to GCSE curricula, would be well-positioned to compete effectively. The urgency associated with this tender reflects an immediate demand for resources that can assist schools in delivering education amid challenges, making it a potential growth avenue for relevant service providers.

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Notice Title

DAC 33/22 - DE - GCSE Revision eBooks.

Notice Description

DAC 33/22 - DE - GCSE Revision eBooks.

Lot Information

Lot 1

DAC 33/22 - DE - GCSE Revision eBooks.

Procurement Information

The Department of Education will rely on a derogation- in this case regulation 32(2)(c) due to the unforeseen impact of COVID and staff shortages on resources which continue to impact the Education sector and the urgent need to provide support to pupils.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-031a1b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006197-2022
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
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

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


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£212,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Mar 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Feb 20224 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 OF EDUCATION
Contact Name
SSDAdmin.CPDfinance-ni.gov.uk
Contact Email
ssdadmin.cpd@finance-ni.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BANGOR
Postcode
BT19 7PR
Post Town
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN09 Ards and North Down
Delivery Location
TLN Northern Ireland

Local Authority
Ards and North Down
Electoral Ward
Ballygrainey
Westminster Constituency
North Down

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HODDER STOUGHTON EDUCATIONAL

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