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title: "Ontology Management System 24/25 Contract (con_26791)"
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buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION"
published: "2025-03-21"
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# Ontology Management System 24/25 Contract (con_26791)

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-42060325-ba81-4a78-b995-db14f20bdc8d

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## Summary

The Department for Education has awarded a contract for an Ontology Management System for the period of 2024/25. Positioned within the IT services industry, specifically consulting, software development, Internet and support, this procurement covers multiple regions across the United Kingdom, including North East, North West, and London among others. The procurement process was completed through a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender stage culminated on 27 February 2025, with the contract being awarded on 6 March 2025 and set to commence on 22 March 2025, running through to 21 March 2026. The total value of the contract is GBP 79,908.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses within the IT services sector, especially for SMEs, as it highlights the Department for Education’s reliance on innovative solutions to manage its ontology systems. Companies specialising in software development, consulting, and Internet support are well-placed to benefit from similar procurement processes by showcasing their expertise and readiness to meet such technological needs. Engaging with this tender framework can enhance businesses' portfolios and increase their chances of securing future contracts within the public sector. METATAXIS LIMITED, a small to medium enterprise, successfully secured the award, demonstrating there are tangible growth prospects for well-prepared and qualified businesses.

## Notice

Ontology Management System 24/25 Contract

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f3f936a6-8866-4507-8eaa-55c5d07985de |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 22 Mar 2025 - 21 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £79,908 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £79,908 |
| 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 | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 21 Mar 2025 at 23:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f3f936a6-8866-4507-8eaa-55c5d07985de

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f3f936a6-8866-4507-8eaa-55c5d07985de
  21st March 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-education/about/procurement

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