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title: "Long Arm Virtual Machine"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-a2eceb66-4f17-4ea0-8f97-ef65400c0b9c"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "OFSTED"
published: "2023-03-31"
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# Long Arm Virtual Machine

Buyer: OFSTED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a2eceb66-4f17-4ea0-8f97-ef65400c0b9c

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## Summary

The buying organisation for this procurement is OFSTED, and the tender title is "Long Arm Virtual Machine" for the industry category of Software package and information systems. The procurement stage is at the award phase, with a contract value of £51,156.56 in GBP. The procurement method used is selective, through a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period is from 22nd May 2023 to 21st May 2026, with the tender period ending on 7th December 2022 at 11:00 GMT. The location of the procurement is in England.

This tender offers opportunities for businesses in the software industry, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Businesses providing software packages and information systems could be well-suited to compete in this process. The awarded contract has been given to IISolutions Ltd for the School Inspector software, indicating a focus on service provision within the technology sector. SMEs looking to expand into the education software market could benefit from engaging with OFSTED for potential future opportunities.

## Notice

School Inspector software

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b56384c2-efd5-4dea-82ef-4d699eb907c6 |
| 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 | 31 Mar 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Dec 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Mar 2023 |
| Contract period | 21 May 2023 - 21 May 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £51,156 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £51,156 |
| 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 | OFSTED |
| 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 | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 31 Mar 2023 at 10:38 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b56384c2-efd5-4dea-82ef-4d699eb907c6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b56384c2-efd5-4dea-82ef-4d699eb907c6
  31st March 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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