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title: "Technical Architecture Capability (South)"
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buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION"
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# Technical Architecture Capability (South)

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0e212859-1da8-439e-af8d-42af39e27525

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## Summary

The Department for Education has completed a tender process for the contract titled "Technical Architecture Capability (South)," aimed at providing technical architecture capabilities to enhance digital services for educational transformation. This procurement was characterised by a selective method, involving a call-off from a framework agreement, with a total contract value of £1,500,000. The contract was awarded on 2nd December 2020, with a contract period extending from 10th December 2020 to 9th December 2022. The services are primarily classified under information technology, with delivery addresses located in regions such as London and the South East of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in information technology services and digital transformation initiatives. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the contract's structure aims to foster competition among capable firms. Companies that can deliver user-centred design and build digital services may find this contract particularly suitable for their capabilities, potentially leading to further growth and collaboration with a key public sector authority.

## Notice

Contract for Technical Architecture capabilities, supporting the move towards a more delivery focussed and user centred department. Delivering the design and build of digital services that make a genuine difference to people's lives as part of the DfE's digital transformation.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/085ca062-ad29-4cf1-9947-9f5e7fb177c3 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Jan 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Oct 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Dec 2020 |
| Contract period | 10 Dec 2020 - 9 Dec 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £150,000 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 3BT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | TLI London, TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TALENT INTERNATIONAL UK (LIMITED |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72222300 - Information technology services

## Release History

- 12 Jan 2021 at 10:02 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/085ca062-ad29-4cf1-9947-9f5e7fb177c3
- 12 Jan 2021 at 10:02 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/085ca062-ad29-4cf1-9947-9f5e7fb177c3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/085ca062-ad29-4cf1-9947-9f5e7fb177c3
  12th January 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1ea846e8-30c5-49ed-bff8-39b83a49d3d8
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