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con_17915 T Levels Service: Agile Development Services

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education, based in London, UK, has awarded a contract titled "T Levels Service: Agile Development Services" within the IT services industry. This procurement relates to providing agile development, maintenance, and support services for the T Levels service. The contract, which underwent an award update, began on 1st April 2023 and is set to conclude by 30th September 2025. Key suppliers, namely Methods Business and Digital Technology and its counterpart, Methods Business and Digital Ltd, have been actively involved in this service delivery. The procurement stage is currently at the contract update phase, ensuring continuity of critical T Levels services without disruption.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities, particularly within the IT services sector. Businesses specialising in agile software development, consulting, and support services, especially those with experience in large-scale government projects, will find this tender suitable. The ongoing need for maintenance and agile development services opens avenues for companies looking to secure long-term, high-value contracts and contribute to significant educational programmes in the UK. Businesses capable of ensuring business continuity and integrating seamlessly with existing systems will be highly competitive in such procurement processes.

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Notice Title

con_17915 T Levels Service: Agile Development Services

Notice Description

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provide agile development, maintenance and support services to T Levels service

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04d669
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002693-2025
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

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
£3,500,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Mar 20232 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2023 - 30 Sep 2025 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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
2
Supplier Names

METHODS BUSINESS AND DIGITAL

METHODS BUSINESS AND DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY

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