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title: "Ofsted digital services: 2 year call-off contract for discovery and alpha services."
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# Ofsted digital services: 2 year call-off contract for discovery and alpha services.

Buyer: OFSTED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-489bd39e-a8a4-4e47-9445-41c31289381d

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## Summary

The procurement process involved a two-year call-off contract awarded by Ofsted for the provision of digital services, specifically discovery and alpha services. This contract falls under the IT services industry category and was initiated through a selective procurement method, using the Crown Commercial Services Digital Outcomes and Specialists 2 Framework Agreement (RM1043iv). The contract period started on 22nd November 2018 and will conclude on 21st November 2020. The tender was published for transparency purposes after its completion, with the contract awarded to The Dexterous Web Ltd for a total value of £1,080,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in IT consulting and software development, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Companies that specialise in digital service delivery, particularly those experienced in government contracting or public services, would be well-suited to engage in similar future tenders. Given Ofsted’s proactive approach to procuring digital solutions, businesses that can demonstrate innovative solutions and reliability in service offerings may find a favorable environment for growth in subsequent contracts.

## Notice

Please note that this contract has already been awarded and that this contract is being published for transparency purposes only. Call Off from Crown Commercial Services Digital Outcomes and Specialists 2 Framework Agreement (RM1043iv). A two year call-off contract for the provision of discovery and alpha services.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eb71b651-8b9f-46bc-956c-09523a37921f |
| 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 | 24 Dec 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Oct 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Nov 2018 |
| Contract period | 22 Nov 2018 - 21 Nov 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,080,000 |
| 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 | OFSTED |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M2 7LA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Deansgate |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE DEXTROUS WEB |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 24 Dec 2018 at 09:04 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eb71b651-8b9f-46bc-956c-09523a37921f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eb71b651-8b9f-46bc-956c-09523a37921f
  24th December 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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