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title: "Multiplication Test Check - Development, Quality Assurance and Technical Architect Services"
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# Multiplication Test Check - Development, Quality Assurance and Technical Architect Services

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-965917ac-ccf5-4d2d-9996-7f7292f20163

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## Summary

The procurement process involved the Department for Education, which successfully awarded the contract titled "Multiplication Test Check - Development, Quality Assurance and Technical Architect Services" to Olive Jar Digital Ltd. This project falls under the IT services category with an estimated value of £351,800 and was procured through a selective method via a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period commenced on 30th May 2018 and is set to conclude on 30th September 2018. The tender period ended on 4th May 2018, and the project was conducted primarily in England.

This tender represents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly in software development and consulting. Companies with capabilities in Agile methodologies, development, and quality assurance, especially small and medium enterprises (SMEs), may find it advantageous to compete for similar projects within the education sector. Engaging in such tenders can help expand their portfolio and foster relationships with governmental agencies, ultimately contributing to their business growth.

## Notice

Olive Jar Digital will support the MTC Project, by providing a multi-skilled team, to continue the development, QA, Technical Architect Services and support of their digital services. The Olive Jar team will deliver these services, in-line with emerging policy and prioritised initiatives and working with the DfE teams to: * Iteratively design, build, test and release updates to the services * Work in an Agile (Scrum / Kanban) way as necessary * Continuation of development on the check 'Single Page Application' (pupil interface) and administration application for the Technical Pre Test (TPT); scheduled for June 2018. * This will include tasks such as moving the application services from the Department's Azure PAYG instance to the secure Azure Enterprise instance. * Secure the solution components in response to the upcoming penetration test report. Ensuring the solution also meets the requirements of the Department for Education's Enterprise azure cloud ops team. The team will also be taking part in show and tells, retrospectives or other meetings on or offsite, as needed by DfE.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e8b06891-e212-436f-8219-02240ef455bb |
| 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 | 30 Jul 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 4 May 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 May 2018 |
| Contract period | 29 May 2018 - 30 Sep 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £351,800 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £351,800 |
| 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 | DARLINGTON, |
| Post town | Darlington |
| Postcode | DL1 5QE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC3 Tees Valley |
| ITL 3 | TLC33 Darlington |
| Local authority | Darlington |
| Electoral ward | Park East |
| Westminster constituency | Darlington |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | OLIVE JAR DIGITAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 30 Jul 2018 at 11:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e8b06891-e212-436f-8219-02240ef455bb

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e8b06891-e212-436f-8219-02240ef455bb
  30th July 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/712a659a-05f5-4249-9456-569c86dd1d17
  Contract

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