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title: "FDM Contract"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-4bd467a2-4d51-4f90-b915-08dd974523a7"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION"
published: "2018-01-11"
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# FDM Contract

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4bd467a2-4d51-4f90-b915-08dd974523a7

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## Summary

The Department for Education has awarded a tender for the 'FDM Contract', which entails providing contingent labour to maintain the operation of the DFE Service Desk and other support functions. This contract falls within the IT services category, specifically consulting, software development, Internet, and support. It covers a contract period starting from 22nd September 2017 until 31st March 2018, with the procurement method being selective, based on a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract was published on 11th January 2018, and the total value of the contract is £940,000, primarily focusing on services and delivery across various regions including the UK and overseas territories.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses that specialise in IT services, particularly those offering consultancy and software development solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) particularly well-versed in contingent labour management and support services would greatly benefit from participating in the procurement process. As the contract is tailored towards maintaining educational support functions, businesses with experience in public sector contracts or working with educational institutions will be well-positioned to compete successfully for future tenders of this nature.

## Notice

'Contingent labour to maintain the operation of the DFE Service Desk and other support functions. To ensure this continuation whilst alternative supply mechanisms are put in place, the contractor is agreeable to a fixed term contract to commence on the 23rd September 2017, and ending on 31st March 2018.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4e3d3ba5-2ecb-42c8-8a0b-1e107eb351b5 |
| 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 | 11 Jan 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Sep 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Sep 2017 |
| Contract period | 22 Sep 2017 - 31 Mar 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £940,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| 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 | FDM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 11 Jan 2018 at 10:26 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4e3d3ba5-2ecb-42c8-8a0b-1e107eb351b5
- 6 Oct 2017 at 13:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4e3d3ba5-2ecb-42c8-8a0b-1e107eb351b5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4e3d3ba5-2ecb-42c8-8a0b-1e107eb351b5
  11th January 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/dd1d2a52-e7fe-43ea-be7b-b62180f26443
  Contract

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