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con_17563 Apprenticeships Digital Development, Testing and Architecture

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process titled "con_17563 Apprenticeships Digital Development, Testing and Architecture" is overseen by the Department for Education in the UK. This contract falls under the services category, specifically focusing on IT services including consulting and software development, with Talent International UK Limited awarded as the active supplier. The project involves agile digital development and solution architecture services, supporting the development of GDS-compliant digital services. The contract period commenced on 1st November 2022 and is set to conclude on 30th October 2025, with a notable contract value increase to £15,585,400 GBP due to unforeseen project demands requiring expedited development by summer.

This tender represents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for large IT consulting firms skilled in digital development and testing services. Companies experienced in developing GDS-compliant digital solutions will find this project particularly suitable, given the scope for architectural expertise during the continued development and live service phases. The involvement of large-scale suppliers like Talent International UK Limited indicates a challenging yet rewarding process for businesses that can deliver quality IT services within strategic Government projects.

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Notice Title

con_17563 Apprenticeships Digital Development, Testing and Architecture

Notice Description

Lot Information

Lot 1

Contract for agile digital development, testing and solution/technical architecture services to support development of GDS compliant digital services users to support continued development and live running of the service.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0506f9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016776-2025
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
£15,585,400 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Oct 20223 years ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2022 - 30 Oct 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
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

TALENT INTERNATIONAL

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