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title: "con_26167-Operations & Infrastructure Group (OIG) Portfolio"
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# con_26167-Operations & Infrastructure Group (OIG) Portfolio

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b4570963-a4a2-4026-ae46-0d1fa5f9b265

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## Summary

The Department for Education has completed the procurement process for the "con_26167-Operations & Infrastructure Group (OIG) Portfolio" contract, focusing on IT services, including consulting, software development, Internet, and support. The procurement, which falls under the "services" category, aims to enhance digital skills and product delivery within the Operations and Infrastructure Portfolio. This tender, valued at £7,000,000, involves multiple regions in the United Kingdom, including the North East, Yorkshire and the Humber, West Midlands, and London. The procurement was conducted via a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. Key dates include the end of the tender period on 15 August 2024 and the contract period running from 18 November 2024 to 18 November 2026.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services to grow by supplying essential digital outcomes to a crucial governmental department. Companies capable of delivering advanced digital skills and product delivery capabilities are well-suited to compete for similar contracts in the future. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, given the suitability considerations outlined by the Department for Education. The awarded contract to Engine Partners UK LLP (Transform) demonstrates the potential for substantial business growth in collaborating with public sector projects through well-defined procurement frameworks.

## Notice

This opportunity will provide digital skills and product delivery capabilities to support the Buyer in delivering digital outcomes within the Operations and Infrastructure Portfolio.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/24c87050-d512-4ab9-a1e0-669c698cc787 |
| 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 | 22 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Nov 2024 |
| Contract period | 18 Nov 2024 - 18 Nov 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £7,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £7,000,000 |
| 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 | 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), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ENGINE PARTNERS UK LLP (TRANSFORM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 22 Nov 2024 at 14:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/24c87050-d512-4ab9-a1e0-669c698cc787

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/24c87050-d512-4ab9-a1e0-669c698cc787
  22nd November 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/cf467287-7c9a-452c-ac0c-0c7e180addbb
  redacted contract

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