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title: "DfE Alfresco One"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-36925da0-fd12-4d05-831f-821acbf6504a"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION"
published: "2020-09-21"
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# DfE Alfresco One

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-36925da0-fd12-4d05-831f-821acbf6504a

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## Summary

The Department for Education is seeking bids for the contract titled "DfE Alfresco One," which involves the provision of Alfresco licenses. This procurement falls under the goods category with a focus on industry-specific software packages. The tender process is complete, having reached its award stage, with the contract awarded to Akhter Computers Limited. The contract period spans from 31 March 2020 to 29 September 2020. The tender was initiated through a selective procurement method as a call-off from a framework agreement, and it was valued at £93,517. The relevant delivery addresses include locations across the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, and the United Kingdom.

This tender presents a significant growth opportunity for software and IT companies, particularly those specialising in industry-specific software solutions. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) may find this contract appealing due to its budgeting and scale, providing them the chance to establish themselves in the technology sector serving educational institutions. Suppliers with experience in public sector contracts and those who can demonstrate reliability in delivering software services will be well-positioned to compete in future opportunities arising from similar procurement processes.

## Notice

Alfresco licenses.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/14b99f5b-26be-4212-94ad-c743060e565b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| 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 | 21 Sep 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Feb 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Mar 2020 |
| Contract period | 30 Mar 2020 - 29 Sep 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £93,517 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £93,517 |
| 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 | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M1 2WD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Piccadilly |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AKHTER COMPUTERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48100000 - Industry specific software package

## Release History

- 21 Sep 2020 at 16:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/14b99f5b-26be-4212-94ad-c743060e565b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/14b99f5b-26be-4212-94ad-c743060e565b
  21st September 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e5027b33-640c-4f48-b090-4a81ea013d7c
  n/a

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