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title: "Digital Services for Alpha/Beta Service Developments"
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# Digital Services for Alpha/Beta Service Developments

Buyer: OFSTED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4a457386-56f8-4990-98a4-b19e48b270ca

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## Summary

The procurement process concerns a contract titled "Digital Services for Alpha/Beta Service Developments," initiated by OFSTED, based in Manchester, England. This project falls within the IT services industry category, with a total contract value of £3,000,000. The procurement was conducted via a selective method as a call-off from the Crown Commercial Services RM1043.7 framework agreement. The award was made on 9 May 2022, following the tender period that concluded on 4 April 2022, with the contract period spanning from 27 June 2022 to 26 June 2024.

This tender represents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in digital services, particularly those with expertise in software development and consultancy. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as this contract aims to support the development of new services for OFSTED's workforce and clients. Companies that can offer innovative solutions to transform inspection, regulation, data management, and business intelligence are well-suited to engage in this opportunity and potentially contribute to significant public sector projects.

## Notice

Please note this contract has already been awarded and this notice is being published for transparency purposes only. Call Off from Crown Commercial Services RM1043.7 Digital and Outcomes and Specialists 5 Framework Agreement. This contract is for the provision of support for Alpha/Beta stages of the product lifecycle to help us develop new services for our workforce, support staff and customers, transforming our Inspection and Regulation work, Data and Business Intelligence and Reporting.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/72a06b63-d31c-4f0b-b080-a8fbdc9d2b60 |
| 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 | 5 Jul 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Apr 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 May 2022 |
| Contract period | 26 Jun 2022 - 26 Jun 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £3,000,000 |
| 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 | 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 | DELOITTE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 5 Jul 2022 at 09:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/72a06b63-d31c-4f0b-b080-a8fbdc9d2b60

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/72a06b63-d31c-4f0b-b080-a8fbdc9d2b60
  5th July 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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