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title: "con_26168-Operations & Infrastructure Group (OIG) Portfolio - Data Services"
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# con_26168-Operations & Infrastructure Group (OIG) Portfolio - Data Services

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-61c6f90f-9e45-4807-8e5e-f0c51a0f66be

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## Summary

The Department for Education has concluded a public procurement process titled "Operations & Infrastructure Group (OIG) Portfolio - Data Services." This tender falls within the IT services industry category, covering consulting, software development, Internet, and support. The project is located in the North East, Yorkshire and the Humber, West Midlands, and London regions of the United Kingdom. The procurement stage is now at the award phase, having been completed on 18th November 2024. The total contract value is £7,000,000, with the contract period running from 18th November 2024 to 18th November 2026. The procurement method used was a selective call-off from a framework agreement, suitable for SMEs.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for companies specialising in digital skills and data capabilities. Businesses that deliver digital outcomes and have a strong background in IT services would be well-suited to compete in such tenders. The awarded supplier, Solirius Ltd, demonstrates that large, established firms can benefit from such opportunities to secure significant contracts with government entities. SMEs with relevant expertise have the potential to participate in similar tenders, enhancing their reputation and expanding their portfolio of public sector work.

## Notice

This opportunity will provide digital skills and data capabilities to support the Buyer in delivering digital outcomes within the Operations and Infrastructure Portfolio.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c12c73b5-59f8-48df-95ef-a20d6822fe16 |
| 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 | 26 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Nov 2024 |
| Contract period | 18 Nov 2024 - 18 Nov 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £7,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £7,000,000 |
| 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), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SOLIRIUS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 26 Nov 2024 at 16:59 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c12c73b5-59f8-48df-95ef-a20d6822fe16

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c12c73b5-59f8-48df-95ef-a20d6822fe16
  26th November 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4848e99b-45e9-4ddf-a523-289e8013af2b
  redacted contract

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