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title: "Market Benchmark Assessment"
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buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION"
published: "2022-08-12"
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# Market Benchmark Assessment

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-44ad75e4-e702-4802-8408-12d246adfff4

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## Summary

The Department for Education has completed the procurement process for the "Market Benchmark Assessment" tender. This tender focused on benchmarking IT services related to broadband connectivity and network cyber security. The total contract value was £63,365 GBP. The procurement method used was selective, with a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period started on July 15, 2022, and ends on September 30, 2022. The award was granted to Pixel Group Ltd.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses in the IT services sector, particularly those specialising in consulting, software development, Internet, and support services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) interested in providing these specialised IT services could benefit from bidding in similar selective procurement projects. The tender was awarded by the Department for Education, facilitating equal access to connectivity and ensuring a common standard of cyber security across educational institutions.

## Notice

Benchmarking of services comprising broadband connectivity (uncontested, low latency, symmetrical broadband) and network cyber security. These services are essential for curriculum delivery and BAU functions. Centrally funding these services ensures that all colleges and students have equal access to connectivity regardless of geographical location. It ensures a common minimum standard of cyber security and support.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/068efc2b-baaf-471a-b7c9-47e2de74b926 |
| 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 | 12 Aug 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Jul 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Jul 2022 |
| Contract period | 14 Jul 2022 - 30 Sep 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £63,365 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £63,365 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PIXEL GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 12 Aug 2022 at 06:13 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/068efc2b-baaf-471a-b7c9-47e2de74b926
- 12 Aug 2022 at 06:06 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/068efc2b-baaf-471a-b7c9-47e2de74b926
- 10 Aug 2022 at 14:07 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/068efc2b-baaf-471a-b7c9-47e2de74b926
- 9 Aug 2022 at 13:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/068efc2b-baaf-471a-b7c9-47e2de74b926

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/068efc2b-baaf-471a-b7c9-47e2de74b926
  12th August 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3cd993db-4475-4de3-ace5-4eaf1b33e913
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1696d844-e3a7-4108-9ef2-8c9d42b94672
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e4ba8f67-1a71-4fc3-ab90-607057cfe3ab
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