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title: "GCloud 9 Employer Data Registration Service SaaS"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-1e5e1c06-e348-45dc-b149-f096ace4cb1e"
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buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION"
published: "2018-04-13"
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# GCloud 9 Employer Data Registration Service SaaS

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1e5e1c06-e348-45dc-b149-f096ace4cb1e

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## Summary

The Department for Education has awarded a contract for the "GCloud 9 Employer Data Registration Service SaaS" as part of the IT services industry, specifically focusing on consulting, software development, Internet and support. The contract, valued at £1,276,818, commenced on 1st April 2018 and will run until 31st March 2019. This procurement process used a selective method, involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The award notice was published on 13th April 2018, following the tender period which closed on 30th March 2018. The delivery areas for this service include the United Kingdom, European territories, and beyond.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the IT services sector, particularly those specialising in software development and support. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) could particularly benefit if they can demonstrate compliance with ITIL processes, as the service requires interaction with employers and management of data systems. Firms with experience in educational services or those familiar with the needs of training providers are well-suited to compete for similar contracts, fostering growth and expanding their portfolio in the public sector.

## Notice

Employer Data Registration Service (EDRS). EDRS is a fully managed service, compliant with processes defined within ITIL version 3. Training providers interact with employers and then interrogate the EDRS system to obtain an Employer Reference Number (ERN). The ERN is submitted to the ESFA for payment and for its own analytical purposes.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6eebe6b0-81da-4a75-9d50-458debb28c13 |
| 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 | 13 Apr 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Mar 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Mar 2018 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2018 - 31 Mar 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,276,818 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,276,818 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BLUE SHEEP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 13 Apr 2018 at 08:36 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6eebe6b0-81da-4a75-9d50-458debb28c13

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6eebe6b0-81da-4a75-9d50-458debb28c13
  13th April 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0f291938-7c80-4847-9fd4-73a833492632
  Contract

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