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title: "Service design team to deliver an alpha for the Buying for Schools Digital Platform (optional beta)"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-1aca88a1-5ec6-49c3-94b8-7cc54a34b349"
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# Service design team to deliver an alpha for the Buying for Schools Digital Platform (optional beta)

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1aca88a1-5ec6-49c3-94b8-7cc54a34b349

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## Summary

The recent public procurement contract, titled "Service design team to deliver an alpha for the Buying for Schools Digital Platform (optional beta)", was awarded by the Department for Education. This contract falls within the IT services category, specifically focused on consulting, software development, and support. The contract period commenced on 17 September 2018 and extends until 16 September 2019. The procurement method utilised was a selective call-off from a framework agreement, with an estimated value of £309,000. The tender process was completed, having officially ended on 30 July 2018.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those in the IT services sector, including service design, software development, and user testing. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited to compete in this space, as illustrated by the participation of relevant suppliers such as Paper Design Studio Limited and Globe Works, both of which tapped into this opportunity. Businesses capable of prototyping and delivering accessible digital services will find this a favorable environment for growth and partnership in public sector projects.

## Notice

Provision of a service design partner to prototype and test potential solutions with end users to demonstrate that an accessible service can be built to meet user needs.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bee13ba7-67f8-4905-a33a-15b63d4c1f81 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Oct 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Jul 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Sep 2018 |
| Contract period | 16 Sep 2018 - 16 Sep 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £309,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £309,000 |
| 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 | SHEFFIELD, |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S1 2FJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield |
| Local authority | Sheffield |
| Electoral ward | City |
| Westminster constituency | Sheffield Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | GLOBE WORKS; PAPER DESIGN STUDIO |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 18 Oct 2018 at 12:59 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bee13ba7-67f8-4905-a33a-15b63d4c1f81
- 18 Oct 2018 at 12:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bee13ba7-67f8-4905-a33a-15b63d4c1f81

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bee13ba7-67f8-4905-a33a-15b63d4c1f81
  18th October 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7e1a2c4c-0b56-40f5-adce-6ee2cd7c71b3
  Contract

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