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title: "Testing and Development"
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buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION"
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# Testing and Development

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-30ebe805-ad9a-4eb0-8fed-7a838b054111

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## Summary

The Department for Education has recently completed a procurement process for a project titled "Testing and Development," which sought agile digital testing and development services aimed at supporting the development of Government Digital Service (GDS) compliant services. This procurement, classified under the CPV category for the development of transaction processing and custom software, involved a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period concluded on 12 March 2021, and the contract, valued at £1,500,000, started on 19 April 2021 and is set to end on 30 September 2022. The services were to be delivered in the West Midlands region of the United Kingdom.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in agile digital development and testing. Companies that provide innovative digital solutions, custom software development, and have experience in compliance with government standards would be well suited to compete for similar future contracts. Engaging in such contracts can help businesses grow by establishing a foothold in the public sector, enhancing their portfolio, and potentially leading to further opportunities within the government framework.

## Notice

We require agile digital testing and development services to support the development of GDS compliant services. The outcomes you will deliver will support the continued development and live running of the service.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/22ac6419-92f4-4e25-a329-2398c0460ed3 |
| 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 | 29 Apr 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Mar 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | 18 Apr 2021 - 30 Sep 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,500,000 |
| 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 | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 3BT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TALENT INTERNATIONAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72232000 - Development of transaction processing and custom software

## Release History

- 29 Apr 2021 at 07:26 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/22ac6419-92f4-4e25-a329-2398c0460ed3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/22ac6419-92f4-4e25-a329-2398c0460ed3
  29th April 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e93a0adf-e7a9-4c0c-9bcb-d5a20119d173
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