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title: "IT Skills Framework"
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# IT Skills Framework

Buyer: DURHAM UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-01d2e9c7-621c-4a37-baf8-e16487ee62df

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## Summary

Durham University is seeking contractors for its "IT Skills Framework" project aimed at filling specialist IT positions, both permanent and fixed-term, as well as day-rate contract opportunities. The tender, classified under recruitment services (CPV 79600000), was published on 16 January 2019 and is currently at the award stage. The total value of the contract is £4,335,783, and the procurement method used is a selective procedure. Interested parties could submit their expressions of interest until the 13th of February 2019, for a contract period beginning on 13 July 2019 and concluding on 13 January 2023, with delivery addresses located in North East England.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for SMEs specialising in recruitment, IT architecture, project management, and IT operational support. Companies with expertise in IT consultancy and contract staffing, particularly those that can manage multiple roles such as IT security or business and solution architecture, would find this tender suited to their offerings. The framework supports varied IT positions, providing pathways for businesses to establish long-term relationships with Durham University and expand their client base in the public sector.

## Notice

Durham University IT Skills Framework to fill specialist IT positions (both perm and fixed term), and day rate contract opportunities. Interest can be registered on the below link: http://events.transaxions.com/service.aspx?event=6787

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/316e3446-fc4c-44f4-ae04-66422d272cd8 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Oct 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Feb 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Oct 2019 |
| Contract period | 14 Oct 2019 - 13 Jul 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,335,783 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £4,335,783 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DURHAM UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | DURHAM |
| Post town | Durham |
| Postcode | DH1 3LE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC41 Durham |
| Local authority | County Durham |
| Electoral ward | Durham South |
| Westminster constituency | City of Durham |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 6 |
| Supplier names | CERTES COMPUTING; GEM PARTNERSHIP; HAYS SPECIALIST RECRUITMENT; L.A. INTERNATIONAL COMPUTER CONSULTANTS; LORIEN RESOURCING; PARITY PROFESSIONALS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79600000 - Recruitment services

## Release History

- 18 Oct 2019 at 12:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/316e3446-fc4c-44f4-ae04-66422d272cd8
- 16 Jan 2019 at 09:36 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bf185b6f-71bc-4654-a1eb-8d4980d7953a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/316e3446-fc4c-44f4-ae04-66422d272cd8
  18th October 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bf185b6f-71bc-4654-a1eb-8d4980d7953a
  16th January 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- http://events.transaxions.com/service.aspx?event=6787
  Expression of Interest

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