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title: "Con_21270 Solutions Architecture"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION"
published: "2023-09-05"
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# Con_21270 Solutions Architecture

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7fc4194e-18cc-45b3-919f-c41bf0820714

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## Summary

The Department for Education in England has awarded a contract for Solution Architecture services to Opencast Software Europe Ltd. The procurement method used was selective, calling off from a framework agreement. The contract period is from 29th August 2023 to 28th August 2025, with a value of £8,500,000. The deadline for the tender was 12th June 2023.

This opportunity for business growth is suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the information technology services industry. Businesses providing Solution Architecture services can compete for this contract, which can be a valuable opportunity to work with the Department for Education and expand their market presence.

## Notice

A contract for the provision of Solution Architecture services.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c3fce4d8-9153-44c3-b689-ed21a73897e5 |
| 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 | 5 Sep 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Jun 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Aug 2023 |
| Contract period | 28 Aug 2023 - 28 Aug 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £8,500,000 |
| 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 | NOTTINGHAM |
| Post town | Nottingham |
| Postcode | NG1 6HJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF14 Nottingham |
| Local authority | Nottingham |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Nottingham East |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | OPENCAST SOFTWARE EUROPE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72222300 - Information technology services

## Release History

- 5 Sep 2023 at 11:04 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c3fce4d8-9153-44c3-b689-ed21a73897e5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c3fce4d8-9153-44c3-b689-ed21a73897e5
  5th September 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6e73f55c-9f54-42a2-9a5a-9815e838e0d9
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