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title: "Inspection Services Digital Support"
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buyer: "OFFICE FOR STANDARDS IN EDUCATION, CHILDRENS SERVICES AND SKILLS"
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# Inspection Services Digital Support

Buyer: OFFICE FOR STANDARDS IN EDUCATION, CHILDRENS SERVICES AND SKILLS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-57514224-7999-4916-93e3-57abdea1635a

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## Summary

The Office for Standards in Education, Children's Services and Skills (Ofsted) has awarded a contract for "Inspection Services Digital Support," focusing on IT services within England, United Kingdom. The procurement process is at the stage of award, with CGI IT UK Ltd serving as the supplier. The contract, valued at £8,333,333.33 GBP, will span from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2028, providing specialist skills for the development and enhancement of digital services related to inspection. The selective procurement method was utilised, specifically through a call-off from a framework agreement. Key industry categories involved are engineering, research, design, product, delivery, and architecture capabilities.

This contract presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in IT consulting, software development, and digital services. The project involves delivering work packages that define scope, cost, and duration, allowing for collaborative work within multidisciplinary teams alongside Ofsted staff. Companies adept in providing full delivery teams or capable of integrating into existing frameworks may find this contract highly suitable, offering substantial engagement opportunities due to the diverse capabilities required and the significant contract value. This opportunity is especially aligned with SMEs looking to expand within the IT service industry.

## Notice

CON 1608 - Inspection Services Digital Support - 01/04/2026 - 31/03/2028 To provide specialist skills to support new digital services and enhancements to existing ones within Inspection Services under agreed work packages. This may involve developing new services or contributing to digital products at any stage of their lifecycle, from pre-discovery through to live. Work will be defined through smaller work packages that set out scope, cost and duration as needs emerge. Including engineering, research, design, product, delivery and architecture capabilities. This may be delivered as a full delivery team or work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary group alongside Ofsted staff.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/73c17a97-a256-4a7a-96ca-53b7b81cd5a2 |
| 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 | 15 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £8,333,333 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £8,333,333 |
| 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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 15 Apr 2026 at 12:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/73c17a97-a256-4a7a-96ca-53b7b81cd5a2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/73c17a97-a256-4a7a-96ca-53b7b81cd5a2
  15th April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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