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title: "con_17915 T levels Service: Agile Development, Maintenance and Support"
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buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION"
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# con_17915 T levels Service: Agile Development, Maintenance and Support

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5eb19cfc-c00c-4293-806b-cde48109b603

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## Summary

The public procurement process for the contract titled "con_17915 T levels Service: Agile Development, Maintenance and Support" has been completed. This contract, procured by the Department for Education, was initiated to provide agile development services and maintenance to support T Levels. The industry category falls under IT services, specifically consulting, software development, internet and support, within the West Midlands, United Kingdom. The procurement method used was selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period concluded on 16th December 2022, and the contract runs from 1st April 2023 to 31st March 2026. The award was made to Methods Business and Digital Technology Limited, with the contract valued at £2,800,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for IT service providers, especially those specialising in agile development and maintenance services. Given the focus on T Levels, businesses with expertise in educational technology solutions would find this contract particularly advantageous. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) were considered suitable for this procurement, implying that such entities are encouraged to participate in similar future opportunities. The contract's structured engagement through a framework agreement also benefits businesses accustomed to framework-based contracts, offering them a chance to leverage their experience in similar procurement processes.

## Notice

Agile Development Services and maintenance to support T Levels service

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/563238fc-49aa-41f6-936e-71dbb694d700 |
| 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 | 12 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Dec 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Mar 2023 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2023 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,800,000 |
| 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 | SHEFFIELD |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S1 3TP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield |
| Local authority | Sheffield |
| Electoral ward | City |
| Westminster constituency | Sheffield Central |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | METHODS BUSINESS AND DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 12 Sep 2025 at 11:12 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/563238fc-49aa-41f6-936e-71dbb694d700
- 9 Mar 2023 at 15:34 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/563238fc-49aa-41f6-936e-71dbb694d700

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/563238fc-49aa-41f6-936e-71dbb694d700
  12th September 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f1e2e39d-5385-4a13-bd24-874f0303bac9
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/694dfb50-c7f1-43ab-8c30-6f38a9063405
  n/a

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