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title: "Apprenticeships Digital Development, Testing and Architecture"
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# Apprenticeships Digital Development, Testing and Architecture

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-73a135e5-d150-4a2c-b207-8563c321a923

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Apprenticeships Digital Development, Testing and Architecture" project is initiated by the Department for Education, located at Sanctuary Buildings, 20 Great Smith Street, London, England. This contract, classified under the software supply services (CPV code 72268000), has an overall value of £3,000,000 and is awarded through a selective procurement method as a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period commenced on 6th January 2021 and extends until 5th July 2022. The tender for this contract concluded on 13th November 2020.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with experience in digital development and software services. As the government continuously evolves its digital services, businesses that specialise in these areas can leverage this contract to expand their portfolio and enhance their reputation in public sector work. The focus on compliance with Government Digital Service Standards makes this tender particularly suitable for firms adept at navigating the complexities of government contracts and delivering compliant digital solutions.

## Notice

Apprenticeships Digital Development, Testing and Architecture services to support development, be compliant and support the continued development and live running of the service and meet Government Digital Service Standards.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b040a095-2ff9-47c8-b140-2313a1ab6bf7 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Jan 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Nov 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Dec 2020 |
| Contract period | 6 Jan 2021 - 5 Jul 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £3,000,000 |
| 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 | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CERTES COMPUTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72268000 - Software supply services

## Release History

- 6 Jan 2021 at 10:59 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b040a095-2ff9-47c8-b140-2313a1ab6bf7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b040a095-2ff9-47c8-b140-2313a1ab6bf7
  6th January 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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