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title: "Test Operations Services (TOpS) Extension Variation Con_3221"
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buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION"
published: "2021-07-29"
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# Test Operations Services (TOpS) Extension Variation Con_3221

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7872a714-7339-48a1-95ee-9f51437c0192

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## Summary

The Department for Education has completed a procurement process for the extension of the Test Operations Services (TOpS) contract (Con_3221), classified under the education and training services category. This contract, valued at £97,507,000, was awarded to Capita Business Services Ltd. The contract period runs from 11 July 2018 to 31 January 2026, with the award date recorded as 10 July 2018 and published on 29 July 2021. This procurement was conducted through a competitive dialogue method, specifically following a selective process.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses within the education and training services sector, particularly for those able to deliver large-scale operations and training solutions. While the current contract is with a large supplier, companies that specialise in educational services, technology solutions, or operational support could find avenues for collaboration or future bids as similar contracts are phased out or renewed. Businesses with innovative service offerings tailored to educational institutions may also find themselves well-positioned to compete in subsequent procurement processes.

## Notice

Execution of contractual right to extend the contract term

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3937ba2e-bd4c-42c7-a5a0-05fa2167401b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive dialogue (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Jul 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Jul 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Jul 2018 |
| Contract period | 10 Jul 2018 - 31 Jan 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £97,507,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £107,910,147 |
| 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 | COVENTRY |
| Post town | Coventry |
| Postcode | CV1 2WT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG33 Coventry |
| Local authority | Coventry |
| Electoral ward | St Michael's |
| Westminster constituency | Coventry South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CAPITA BUSINESS SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 29 Jul 2021 at 10:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3937ba2e-bd4c-42c7-a5a0-05fa2167401b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3937ba2e-bd4c-42c7-a5a0-05fa2167401b
  29th July 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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