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title: "Get Help with Technology - Technical Architecture Support"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-72662283-d4b6-4ac5-ba65-1bc3ef9474e6"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION"
published: "2021-08-13"
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# Get Help with Technology - Technical Architecture Support

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-72662283-d4b6-4ac5-ba65-1bc3ef9474e6

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Get Help with Technology - Technical Architecture Support" was recently awarded by the Department for Education, primarily focusing on IT services, specifically consulting and software development. The contract, valued at £595,000, is intended for the provision of technical architecture and implementation support for the "Get Help with Technology" programme. The contract period runs from 9th August 2021 to 8th August 2022, following a selective procurement method, which involved calling off from a framework agreement. The tender period ended on 25th June 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) within the IT consultancy and support services sector. By leveraging technical expertise in software development and architecture, businesses can actively compete to provide critical support to government programmes, thus positioning themselves for growth in the public sector. Companies specialized in IT solutions, particularly those with experience in educational technology, would be well-suited to build on this opportunity.

## Notice

Technical Architecture and Implementation Support services for 'Get Help with Technology' programme.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f0dcb477-4c40-43a8-985a-10371f4683b0 |
| 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, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Aug 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Jun 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Jul 2021 |
| Contract period | 8 Aug 2021 - 8 Aug 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £595,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £595,000 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SWIFT STRATEGIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 13 Aug 2021 at 11:16 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f0dcb477-4c40-43a8-985a-10371f4683b0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f0dcb477-4c40-43a8-985a-10371f4683b0
  13th August 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e729ed6c-cea2-4f55-89b4-ae0e1d4c48ef
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