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title: "Technology Directorate Programmes (Network Transformation, Service Operations Optimisation, Identity Transformation) (con_7319)"
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# Technology Directorate Programmes (Network Transformation, Service Operations Optimisation, Identity Transformation) (con_7319)

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5a677128-6365-412d-9b2b-26747bbfba99

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## Summary

The procurement process revolves around the Department for Education, which has recently awarded a contract for the provision of services under the title "Technology Directorate Programmes (Network Transformation, Service Operations Optimisation, Identity Transformation)." This project falls under the "IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support" category and is located in England. The procurement method utilised was selective, conducted as a call-off from a framework agreement, with the contract valued at £3,500,000. The tender period concluded on 12th August 2020, while the contract commenced on 24th August 2020 and will end on 23rd August 2022.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those with capabilities in programme management, network infrastructure management, and delivery management, as well as user communication and engagement. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, given their suitability for this contract. Companies with expertise in IT services and those ready to engage in collaborative project work would be particularly well-suited to compete for similar future opportunities in this growing sector.

## Notice

Provision of services to provide management of 3 Technology Directorate Programmes of work. These are - Phase 2 of the Network Transformation Project - Discovery for Service Operations Optimisation - Discovery for Identity Transformation - Capabilities include: - Programme Management - Network Infrastructure Management - Delivery Management - User Communication/Engagement

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a1a09fa9-3053-4278-96c9-4bb4282ebddc |
| 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 | 2 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Aug 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Aug 2020 |
| Contract period | 23 Aug 2020 - 23 Aug 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £3,500,000 |
| 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 | 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 | 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 | SMARTSOURCING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 2 Mar 2021 at 18:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a1a09fa9-3053-4278-96c9-4bb4282ebddc

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a1a09fa9-3053-4278-96c9-4bb4282ebddc
  2nd March 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-education/about/procurement

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