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title: "Funding and Contracting Service (FCS) systems agile development"
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# Funding and Contracting Service (FCS) systems agile development

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-18da82b8-9adf-44e7-b02c-7ee66cca79bd

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## Summary

The Department for Education has successfully completed a procurement process for the "Funding and Contracting Service (FCS) systems agile development." This contract falls under the IT services industry category and encompasses a value of £4,500,000. The contract is set to last from 1st February 2019 to 31st January 2021. The procurement method utilised was selective, with contracts being awarded via a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period concluded on 18th January 2019, with the award date recorded as 31st January 2019.

This contract presents significant growth opportunities for businesses, particularly those offering agile development and IT consulting services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in digital transformation and system development would be well-positioned to compete for similar future tenders in the education sector. Engaging in such projects not only enhances service offerings but also allows for collaboration with governmental agencies, potentially leading to further contracts and partnerships.

## Notice

The Education and Skills Funding Agency is responsible for delivering all school and Further Education funding in England. The Funding and Contracting Service (FCS) is undergoing a digital transformation and looking for an agile partner to assist in delivering this. The challenges will range from bringing new products to live as well as shaping mature systems to support this transformation. The aim is to build an in-house capability across the three service lines. Each will have their own contract but flexibility to provide resources to the other service lines if necessary.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2405c5f1-fd2b-4ba2-9726-4f9366fc1649 |
| 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 Feb 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Jan 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Jan 2019 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2019 - 31 Jan 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £4,500,000 |
| 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 | COVENTRY |
| Post town | Not specified |
| Postcode | CV1 |
| Country | Not specified |
| ITL 1 | Not specified |
| ITL 2 | Not specified |
| ITL 3 | Not specified |
| Local authority | Not specified |
| Electoral ward | Not specified |
| Westminster constituency | Not specified |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PARITY CONSULTANCY SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 12 Feb 2019 at 14:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2405c5f1-fd2b-4ba2-9726-4f9366fc1649

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2405c5f1-fd2b-4ba2-9726-4f9366fc1649
  12th February 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1d10a7b1-7940-4902-8c7e-dcb4cc31493e
  Contract

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