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title: "Provision of Specialist Digital Resources for the Inspection Improvement Programme (IIP) and Associated Digital Services (01/12/2025-31/03/2026)"
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# Provision of Specialist Digital Resources for the Inspection Improvement Programme (IIP) and Associated Digital Services (01/12/2025-31/03/2026)

Buyer: OFFICE FOR STANDARDS IN EDUCATION, CHILDRENS SERVICES AND SKILLS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4e44756c-a603-4002-8923-6272d15d1a3c

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## Summary

The procurement process described involves the Office for Standards in Education, Children's Services and Skills (Ofsted) in England, which sought the provision of specialist digital resources for the Inspection Improvement Programme (IIP) and associated digital services. This contract extends from 1 December 2025 to 31 March 2026 and is valued at £696,555. The procurement category falls under information technology services, specifically involving digital and personnel supply services. The procurement method was a direct, single-tender action below threshold, concluding with an active award stage on 28 November 2025. The supplier engaged is CGI IT UK Ltd, a large-scale organisation, to ensure continuity in services critical to Ofsted's strategic priorities.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses capable of delivering digital solutions and personnel supply services, particularly those experienced in serving large-scale public sector clients. Although the tailors have been chosen, future competitive opportunities may arise for businesses equipped to offer innovative solutions that align with governmental digital programmes. Firms specialising in information technology and strategic human resources management would be well-suited to compete in similar procurement processes with Ofsted and similar public sector bodies.

## Notice

Provision of Specialist Digital Resources for the Inspection Improvement Programme (IIP) and Associated Digital Services. The contract will allow Ofsted to retain 10 key CGI contractors beyond their existing expiry date of 30 November 2025. The majority of these CGI contractors are required to 31st March 2026 due to their involvement in the Inspection Improvement Programme (IIP) which is a strategic priority for Ofsted.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2b197795-b911-48cf-824b-c5d374bfbede |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Nov 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £696,555 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £696,555 |
| 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 | OFFICE FOR STANDARDS IN EDUCATION, CHILDRENS SERVICES AND SKILLS |
| 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 | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CGI IT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 72222300 - Information technology services
- 79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff

## Release History

- 2 Dec 2025 at 11:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2b197795-b911-48cf-824b-c5d374bfbede

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2b197795-b911-48cf-824b-c5d374bfbede
  2nd December 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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