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title: "Employer Data Registration Service"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-50b4b8fa-7042-42a1-a115-09c46149d431"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION"
published: "2021-03-03"
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# Employer Data Registration Service

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-50b4b8fa-7042-42a1-a115-09c46149d431

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## Summary

The Department for Education is currently in the award stage of the procurement process for the "Employer Data Registration Service." This initiative falls under the data collection and collation services industry category and is located in the West Midlands, United Kingdom. The contract, valued at £735,763, is a result of a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period commenced on 1st April 2020 and will conclude on 31st March 2021. The awarded contract notice was published on 3rd March 2021, following the completion of the tender that closed on 20th March 2020.

This procurement opportunity presents significant growth potential for SMEs that specialise in data management and IT services. Companies that offer solutions in data collection and integration, particularly those with experience in providing managed services within educational or training sectors, would be well-positioned to compete in future tenders related to such services. Engaging with the Employer Data Registration Service could enhance their market presence and foster relationships with educational institutions looking for efficient data solutions.

## Notice

Employer Data Registration Service (EDRS). EDRS is a fully managed service, compliant with processes defined within ITIL version 3. Training providers interact with employers and then interrogate the EDRS system to obtain an Employer Reference Number (ERN). The ERN is submitted to the ESFA for payment and for its own analytical purposes.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3847ec5b-7e9c-41e6-9005-24db75c17948 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| 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 | 3 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Mar 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Mar 2020 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £735,763 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £735,763 |
| 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 | 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 | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BLUE SHEEP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72314000 - Data collection and collation services

## Release History

- 3 Mar 2021 at 09:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3847ec5b-7e9c-41e6-9005-24db75c17948

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3847ec5b-7e9c-41e6-9005-24db75c17948
  3rd March 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8548d597-65bf-4fbb-8de6-3b9df19119d1
  n/a

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