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title: "Apprenticeship Service agile development"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-4658c00e-3ab4-4a0e-9dac-1ad0bea908a8"
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# Apprenticeship Service agile development

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4658c00e-3ab4-4a0e-9dac-1ad0bea908a8

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## Summary

The Department for Education has recently completed a procurement process for the "Apprenticeship Service agile development" project, aimed at acquiring technical computer support services to enhance the development of Government Digital Service compliant digital solutions for apprenticeship users. This project, classified under the CPV code 72611000, was conducted through a selective procurement method via a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at £4,180,000, commenced on 17th June 2020 and is set to end on 16th June 2022. The service delivery will primarily take place in the West Midlands, United Kingdom.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for SMEs, particularly those with expertise in agile development and support services related to digital platforms. Businesses engaged in technical computer support and development services may find this contract aligns well with their capabilities, allowing them to contribute to the enhancement of digital apprenticeship services. Competing in this tender can help smaller firms expand their portfolios and strengthen their standings within the public sector contracting landscape.

## Notice

Agile delivery services to support the development of GDS compliant digital services for apprenticeship service users to support the continued development of the service.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/81871c7f-414a-4f1e-b68e-6cb216bfcbcd |
| 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 | 22 Oct 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Jun 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Jun 2020 |
| Contract period | 16 Jun 2020 - 16 Jun 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,180,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £4,180,000 |
| 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 | 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 | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72611000 - Technical computer support services

## Release History

- 22 Oct 2020 at 18:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/81871c7f-414a-4f1e-b68e-6cb216bfcbcd

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/81871c7f-414a-4f1e-b68e-6cb216bfcbcd
  22nd October 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ce0e5237-a51b-4ff6-af3b-abc28bce72f7
  n/a

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