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title: "Core Agile Service Delivery and Live Running Services"
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# Core Agile Service Delivery and Live Running Services

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a728e9b4-7877-4775-b26c-c237a2d6f048

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## Summary

The Department for Education has completed the award process for its "Core Agile Service Delivery and Live Running Services" contract, valued at £19,000,000. This contract involves Agile Core and Live Running Services to support various portfolios, including the Apprenticeship Service, aimed at skills growth and strategic objectives for the DfE. It falls under the information technology services industry category (CPV code 72222300) and spans the region of West Midlands in the United Kingdom. Initially initiated through a selective procurement method, this contract is a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period starts on 4th June 2025 and ends on 3rd June 2027, with the tender period having concluded on 24th January 2025.

This tender offers significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for firms specialising in agile digital services and those capable of working within established digital teams. The project's focus on GDS-compliant digital services presents a lucrative avenue for SMBs and VCSEs, as the contract demonstrates suitability for both. CGI IT UK Limited, a large-scale supplier, has already been identified as the supplier, which suggests potential for collaborations or subcontracting opportunities. Businesses adept in delivering defined digital outcomes and strategic solutions that align with government priorities will find this contract beneficial to elevate their market presence in the IT services domain.

## Notice

A contract for the Department for Education (DfE) to deliver Agile Core and Live Running Services for a range of portfolios that underpin Apprenticeship Service and wider areas within DfE that support skills growth and key priorities. Core agile delivery services and Live Running Services will support the development of GDS compliant digital services for users. This contract will work across agile development phases, alongside an established digital team to deliver defined outcomes and, supply service provisions to deliver strategic objectives and outcomes for the programmes of work covered by the statement of requirements

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b4ea06ce-e7df-47f7-ae9f-7ced79764512 |
| 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, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 3 Jun 2025 - 3 Jun 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £19,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £19,000,000 |
| 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 | 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 | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CGI IT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72222300 - Information technology services

## Release History

- 24 Jun 2025 at 10:16 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b4ea06ce-e7df-47f7-ae9f-7ced79764512
- 12 Jun 2025 at 11:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b4ea06ce-e7df-47f7-ae9f-7ced79764512

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b4ea06ce-e7df-47f7-ae9f-7ced79764512
  24th June 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b1e3ef30-9b59-41cb-b194-f5d98ad2ac3f
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