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Smaply licences for 2025-26 (con_27736)

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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17 Jul 2025 at 22:21

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education, acting as the buying organisation, has completed the procurement process for the acquisition of Smaply licences for the period 2025-2026. The procurement, under the contract ID con_27736, falls within the industry category of software package and information systems and took place in the United Kingdom, specifically in the London region. This process followed a limited procurement method due to its status being below the threshold for competition, and the contract was awarded to Bytes Software Services LTD on 20th May 2025. The tender, which commenced on 22nd May 2025 and spans until 21st May 2026, outlines a budgeted amount of £13,463.60 GBP.

This procurement contract presents an opportunity for businesses involved in software services, particularly those offering software packages and systems, to explore potential collaborations with large-scale organisations such as the Department for Education. Businesses capable of providing specialised software services could find significant growth opportunities by participating in similar government contracts. Although the contract was awarded on a limited basis, similar opportunities may arise that would benefit companies with the requisite expertise to fulfil governmental software and information systems needs.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Smaply licences for 2025-26 (con_27736)

Notice Description

20 Smaply licences - license duration: 22.05.2025 - 21.05.2026

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0561bd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041136-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£13,463 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
21 May 2025 - 21 May 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
policyassurance.commercialqueries@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

BYTES SOFTWARE SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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