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title: "Pirean Licenses and Associated Services"
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current_stage: "Award"
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# Pirean Licenses and Associated Services

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8aae46ff-5fd1-4a8e-be46-ca2e5764f66c

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## Summary

The procurement process led by the Department for Education involves the award of a contract titled "Pirean Licenses and Associated Services," categorised under the software package and information systems industry. The contract, valued at £307,645.90, is aimed at providing access solutions for user groups interacting with various educational services. The procurement method used was selective, with the tender period concluding on 30th June 2021, while the contract is set to run from 1st August 2021 until 31st July 2022, primarily covering service delivery across the United Kingdom and other territories.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses involved in software solutions, particularly those specialising in identity management and access systems tailored for educational institutions. Companies that have a proven track record in delivering such services would be particularly well-suited to compete. As the contract has been awarded to INSIGHT DIRECT (UK) LTD, this could signal further opportunities stemming from the initial engagement, as similar contracts may emerge in the future, encouraging sustained business growth within this niche market.

## Notice

Pirean is the former Skills Funding Agency Identity and Access Management Solution (IDaMS), it provides external access to ESFA and DfE Services for 2 user groups: - Staff for applications that cannot be accessed from the DfE Active Directory. - Providers for access to a number of applications e.g., Apprenticeship Service, Submit Learner Data & Better Financial Reporting.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7dfa78a1-2365-4247-afc7-81b97bf8561e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Jul 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Jun 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Jul 2021 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2021 - 31 Jul 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £307,645 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £307,645 |
| 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 | INSIGHT DIRECT (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 28 Jul 2021 at 10:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7dfa78a1-2365-4247-afc7-81b97bf8561e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7dfa78a1-2365-4247-afc7-81b97bf8561e
  28th July 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6d9d9b69-2446-44e8-ae91-c0bedddd7cb3
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