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title: "Award of Hosting the ETF Learners site"
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buyer: "THE EDUCATION AND TRAINING FOUNDATION"
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# Award of Hosting the ETF Learners site

Buyer: THE EDUCATION AND TRAINING FOUNDATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6ef70ae2-9717-448c-be97-53925f51cff1

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## Summary

The Education and Training Foundation has completed the procurement process for the award titled "Award of Hosting the ETF Learners site." The contract has been awarded through an open procedure and falls under the Internet services and IT services categories. The awarding process has been finalised, and the contract was awarded to Digital Craftsmen Limited. The procurement covers multiple regions across the United Kingdom, including London, the North East, and the South West, with a contract period starting from 1st April 2024 and ending on 31st March 2025. Key dates include an initial tender period that ended on 1st January 2024.

This tender presents a noteworthy growth opportunity for businesses involved in Internet and IT services, such as hosting, software development, consulting, and support. SMEs and VCSEs, in particular, are encouraged to participate in similar tenders due to their suitability for such contracts. The £33,000 contract value for the service of hosting the ETF Learners site can significantly aid business growth by providing stable income and a prestigious service portfolio addition. Enterprises specialising in secure, reliable hosting solutions and IT consultancy are well-placed to compete for future contracts from the Education and Training Foundation.

## Notice

A Direct Award contract has been awarded by the Education and Training Foundation (ETF) to enable Digital Craftsmen to continue providing the service of hosting the ETF Learners site.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5a8fd752-731c-4752-9c96-2cff6d57e6ad |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Jan 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Mar 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £33,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £33,000 |
| 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 | THE EDUCATION AND TRAINING FOUNDATION |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1W 9SP |
| 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 | Pimlico North |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DIGITAL CRAFTSMEN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 72400000 - Internet services

## Release History

- 18 Oct 2024 at 16:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5a8fd752-731c-4752-9c96-2cff6d57e6ad

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5a8fd752-731c-4752-9c96-2cff6d57e6ad
  18th October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT168869
  NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the myTenders Web Site at the link provided.

## Notice URLs

- http://www.et-foundation.co.uk

## Provenance

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