Award

Apprenticeships Digital Development, Testing and Architecture Services across Digital Service Build

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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29 May 2024 at 11:34

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education has awarded a contract for "Apprenticeships Digital Development, Testing and Architecture Services across Digital Service Build" to Talent International UK Limited. The contract involves delivering services to support the development of digital services for apprenticeship service users. The contract period is from October 31, 2022, to April 30, 2025, with a total value of £12,250,000 in GBP. The buying organisation is based in London, United Kingdom, and can be contacted via email at stacey.woolford@education.gov.uk.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses providing data services to engage in digital development, testing, and architecture services within the apprenticeship sector. Companies experienced in delivering digital solutions for educational services and keen to work with the Department for Education in the UK would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The procurement process has reached the award stage, and interested businesses can explore collaboration opportunities by reviewing the contract details and requirements within the specified contract period.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Apprenticeships Digital Development, Testing and Architecture Services across Digital Service Build

Notice Description

Lot Information

Lot 1

To continue to deliver Digital Development, Testing and Architecture Services for the Apprenticeship Service portfolio; and the 11 underpinning services and support the development of digital services for apprenticeship service users.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-046c03
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016736-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72300000 - Data services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£12,250,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 May 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Oct 20223 years ago
Contract Period
31 Oct 2022 - 30 Apr 2025 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Not Specified
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
stacey.woolford@education.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
N/A
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified
Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TALENT INTERNATIONAL

Further Information

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