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title: "Smarter Working Programme."
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-4bad6a50-1c07-4db3-8a25-3d043119ea61"
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buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION"
published: "2018-03-01"
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# Smarter Working Programme.

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4bad6a50-1c07-4db3-8a25-3d043119ea61

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## Summary

The Department for Education has completed the procurement process for the "Smarter Working Programme," aimed at enhancing the efficiency of its staff through improved digital tools and collaborative practices. The procurement, classified under IT services with a budget of £828,000, utilised a selective method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract was awarded on 15 August 2017 and the services were scheduled to commence on 11 September 2017, concluding on 9 September 2019. The delivery addresses encompass various regions including the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in IT services, software development, and consultancy. Companies, especially small and medium enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), are encouraged to explore participation in similar contracts that enhance the digital infrastructure of public organisations. Engaging in such transformative programmes can help businesses not only grow their client base but also demonstrate their capabilities in delivering innovative solutions within the educational sector.

## Notice

To support the Department's implementation of its Smarter Working Programme (SWP), which is a transformative, behavioural and cultural change programme focussed on improving the way the department's staff use and feel about their digital tools, physical space and knowledge to drive collaboration, flexibility, autonomy and greater effectiveness

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1c8ace3f-fa15-405d-b67c-f1d0afe8da5f |
| 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, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Mar 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Jul 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Aug 2017 |
| Contract period | 10 Sep 2017 - 9 Sep 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £828,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £828,000 |
| 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 | SHEFFIELD, |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S1 2FJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield |
| Local authority | Sheffield |
| Electoral ward | City |
| Westminster constituency | Sheffield Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | INFORM TEAM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 1 Mar 2018 at 10:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1c8ace3f-fa15-405d-b67c-f1d0afe8da5f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1c8ace3f-fa15-405d-b67c-f1d0afe8da5f
  1st March 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5926931b-2434-480f-9243-b505facf2bf3
  Contract

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