---
title: "Software Development Capability (North)"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-8e95707c-4f4d-4deb-9b24-f61131581206"
canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8e95707c-4f4d-4deb-9b24-f61131581206"
markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8e95707c-4f4d-4deb-9b24-f61131581206.md"
json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8e95707c-4f4d-4deb-9b24-f61131581206.json"
source: "Contracts Finder"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION"
published: "2021-03-15"
---

# Software Development Capability (North)

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8e95707c-4f4d-4deb-9b24-f61131581206

[View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8e95707c-4f4d-4deb-9b24-f61131581206)  
[Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8e95707c-4f4d-4deb-9b24-f61131581206.json)

## Summary

The Department for Education in England initiated a contract titled "Software Development Capability (North)" as part of its digital transformation strategy. This contract, valued at £2.5 million, focuses on providing software development capabilities to enhance user-centered digital services. The procurement process was conducted via a selective method, with the tender phase concluding on 9 December 2020. The contract period spans from 1 February 2021 to 30 January 2023, covering multiple regions including North East, North West, and Yorkshire and the Humber.

This contract represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in information technology services, particularly those capable of delivering innovative software solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, given the suitability designation, which highlights the presence of opportunities for smaller suppliers to compete in this sector. Companies with expertise in agile software development and digital service design would be well-positioned to engage in future contracts arising from this engagement.

## Notice

Contract for provision of Software Development capabilities to deliver the digital outcomes required in the continued transition of a more delivery focused and user-centred department. Delivering the design and build of digital services that make a genuine difference to people's lives as part of DfE's digital transformation.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1251b42d-5d64-467d-9ea5-9a8b31021273 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Dec 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Jan 2021 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2021 - 30 Jan 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,500,000 |
| 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 | 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 | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NIMBLE DELIVERY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72222300 - Information technology services

## Release History

- 15 Mar 2021 at 17:38 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1251b42d-5d64-467d-9ea5-9a8b31021273

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1251b42d-5d64-467d-9ea5-9a8b31021273
  15th March 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/356e8a56-44b6-427b-90ae-00ba81e97e6e
  n/a

## Provenance

This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8e95707c-4f4d-4deb-9b24-f61131581206. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8e95707c-4f4d-4deb-9b24-f61131581206.json.