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title: "Provision of Software for Department For Education (DFE)"
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buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION : DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION"
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# Provision of Software for Department For Education (DFE)

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION : DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1ecfaa47-b046-4882-af0c-f78848ec45d5

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Department for Education, which has awarded a contract titled "Provision of Software for Department For Education (DFE)" for software support and maintenance. The procurement falls under the goods category, specifically within the software package and information systems sector, with an estimated value of £13,489. The procurement method used was selective, conducted through a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period concluded on 25 March 2019, and the contract period commenced on 1 April 2019, lasting until 31 March 2020. The relevant delivery locations include the United Kingdom and various British Overseas Territories.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in software solutions and support services. Companies that have experience in software maintenance and a robust understanding of educational technology would be particularly well-suited to compete for similar contracts with the Department for Education. Additionally, larger firms with established capabilities in providing comprehensive software packages may find opportunities to branch into new markets by engaging in such public procurement processes.

## Notice

Contract for the support and maintenance of software

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e966ff1f-74b3-4039-bb77-ce0cab072cdb |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Mar 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Mar 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Mar 2019 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2019 - 22 Mar 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £13,489 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £13,489 |
| 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 : DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION |
| Locality | LIVERPOOL |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L3 9PP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool |
| Local authority | Liverpool |
| Electoral ward | City Centre North |
| Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | COMPAREX |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 25 Mar 2019 at 12:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e966ff1f-74b3-4039-bb77-ce0cab072cdb

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e966ff1f-74b3-4039-bb77-ce0cab072cdb
  25th March 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/22c4abf7-1180-4654-8e4a-7db61cabac59
  Redacted Order Form

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/crown-commercial-service

## Provenance

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