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title: "Get into Teaching Information Service (GiTiS) CRM: Live Public Beta - maintenance and development"
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# Get into Teaching Information Service (GiTiS) CRM: Live Public Beta - maintenance and development

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1d4cbead-e99e-43bb-95ea-233129e23fec

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## Summary

The Department for Education is seeking to maintain and develop the "Get into Teaching Information Service (GiTiS) CRM" as part of the live public beta phase. This procurement falls under the IT services category and is situated in the North West of England. The contract, valued at £800,000 with a potential six-month extension worth an additional £480,000, is in the award stage, having been published on 8th May 2019 after concluding the tender period on 4th March 2019. The contract period officially commenced on 1st May 2019 and will continue until 31st January 2020. The procurement method utilised was selective, under a call-off from a framework agreement.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) specialising in IT services, particularly in consulting, software development, and digital support. Businesses that can demonstrate expertise in agile methodologies and CRM systems would be particularly suited to compete for this contract. Engaging with the Department for Education in this context allows providers to contribute to an initiative integral to enhancing support for potential educators, thereby fostering growth and visibility within the public sector.

## Notice

Live Public Beta phase: a multi-disciplinary, co-located agile team required to develop and maintain a CRM service, which will be used to offer support and encouragement, to people considering getting into the teaching profession. Additional information: The contract includes an option to extend for a further period of up to 6 months at a value of up to PS480,000.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/78bea40a-c6ac-4bee-aa87-304afcfb73fa |
| 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, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 May 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Mar 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Mar 2019 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2019 - 31 Jan 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £800,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £800,000 |
| 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 | Coventry |
| Postcode | CV1 2WT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG33 Coventry |
| Local authority | Coventry |
| Electoral ward | St Michael's |
| Westminster constituency | Coventry South |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | OLIVE JAR DIGITAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 8 May 2019 at 10:06 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/78bea40a-c6ac-4bee-aa87-304afcfb73fa

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/78bea40a-c6ac-4bee-aa87-304afcfb73fa
  8th May 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.digitalmarketplace.service.gov.uk/digital-outcomes-and-specialists/opportunities/9097
  Digital Marketplace Notice

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