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title: "Ontology management software"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-7ee8c488-6f0d-44a4-ba3e-1117b0d07ec5"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION"
published: "2021-03-04"
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# Ontology management software

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7ee8c488-6f0d-44a4-ba3e-1117b0d07ec5

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## Summary

The Department for Education in Manchester, England, has completed a procurement process for "Ontology management software" within the IT services industry. The contract was awarded for a total value of £74,437, with the contract period running from 21 February 2021 to 20 February 2023. This procurement was initiated as a selective process through a framework agreement, with the tender period concluding on 20 February 2021.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software development and IT consultancy services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to compete, especially those with expertise in taxonomy management and software solutions that support complex data systems. Companies that can demonstrate innovation and a robust understanding of educational resource management may find this tender to be a fruitful endeavor for growth.

## Notice

The department relies on the subject taxonomy this is maintained within this specialist thesaurus management tool.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ce6f4d12-6ca7-4c5a-b4bb-398080406896 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Feb 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Feb 2021 |
| Contract period | 21 Feb 2021 - 20 Feb 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £74,437 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £74,437 |
| 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 | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M1 2WD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Piccadilly |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 4 Mar 2021 at 15:13 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ce6f4d12-6ca7-4c5a-b4bb-398080406896
- 3 Mar 2021 at 10:04 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ce6f4d12-6ca7-4c5a-b4bb-398080406896

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ce6f4d12-6ca7-4c5a-b4bb-398080406896
  4th March 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/16b57669-ea74-42de-a1c1-f65abadb6af3
  n/a
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/407e2c4b-277f-416a-9229-10ee3bab4de6
  n/a

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