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Focus Games Ltd - gamified Policy Masterclass (con_27654)

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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Award

17 Jul 2025 at 18:59

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for a gamified Policy Masterclass, spearheaded by the Department for Education, has moved to the award stage. Focus Games Ltd has been awarded the contract to deliver this service, marked by the main procurement category of business services, including law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security. The procurement method was limited, indicating a below-threshold competition, with the contract being active from 26th May 2025 to 30th September 2025. This project is located in London, and the legal framework guiding the process is UKPGA 2023/54. The completion of the tender was formalised on 14th May 2025, with a gross contract value set at £18,000.

This contract presents robust business growth opportunities for companies engaged in gamified learning and training solutions, particularly those with strengths in educational sectors. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in innovative educational tools and services will find this type of procurement particularly beneficial, providing a platform to showcase their expertise in gamification within governmental contexts. The partnership with the central government through the Department for Education can significantly enhance business credentials and expand future opportunities in similar public authority contracts.

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Notice Title

Focus Games Ltd - gamified Policy Masterclass (con_27654)

Notice Description

Contract for Focus Games Ltd to provide their services to the OIT to deliver a gamified Policy Masterclass.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0561ba
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041132-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£15,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
25 May 2025 - 30 Sep 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercial.helpdesk@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

FOCUS GAMES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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