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title: "DevOpps Support & Advisory Service"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-13975c05-4d1c-48af-a484-5ded270f1d95"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION"
published: "2021-06-11"
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# DevOpps Support & Advisory Service

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-13975c05-4d1c-48af-a484-5ded270f1d95

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## Summary

The public procurement process, initiated by the Department for Education, involved a tender for the "DevOpps Support & Advisory Service". This contract, valued at £150,000, was aimed at providing technical computer support services, particularly for the DfE Sign In application. The procurement was conducted through a selective method, calling off from a framework agreement. The contract period commenced on 1st May 2020 and concluded on 30th April 2021. The award was published on 11th June 2021 and pertains to operations across various locations, including the United Kingdom and other British Overseas Territories.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in technical support services, particularly those with experience in government contracts or educational applications. The SME sector is encouraged to participate, as the contract allows for smaller enterprises to compete successfully. Firms equipped with the capability to provide third-line support and advisory services, especially within the educational technology domain, would be well-placed to bid and leverage this opportunity for growth.

## Notice

This contract provides third line support as well as advice and guidance on the delivery and future improvement of the DfE Sign In application.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8a2e6050-322a-4a2c-af79-1040f38951bf |
| 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 | 11 Jun 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Apr 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Apr 2020 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2020 - 30 Apr 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £150,000 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BAE SYSTEMS APPLIED INTELLIGENCE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72611000 - Technical computer support services

## Release History

- 11 Jun 2021 at 13:13 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8a2e6050-322a-4a2c-af79-1040f38951bf

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8a2e6050-322a-4a2c-af79-1040f38951bf
  11th June 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e66d6b3f-1ee7-43b8-b5ca-3a2f8b79909c
  n/a

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