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title: "MORE DEVOPS SUPPORT, MAINTENANCE & DEVELOPMENT - SHORT TERM CONTRACT TO PROVIDE TRANSITION SUPPORT"
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# MORE DEVOPS SUPPORT, MAINTENANCE & DEVELOPMENT - SHORT TERM CONTRACT TO PROVIDE TRANSITION SUPPORT

Buyer: OFSTED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b9b32a94-260f-4b55-abc2-9c5a0a135a9d

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Ofsted as the contracting authority, seeking support for DevOps maintenance and development services under the title "MORE DEVOPS SUPPORT, MAINTENANCE & DEVELOPMENT - SHORT TERM CONTRACT TO PROVIDE TRANSITION SUPPORT". This contract falls within the IT services sector and is located in England. The contract has already been awarded to Informed Solutions Limited, with the contract period commencing on 1st October 2021 and concluding on 31st December 2021. The procurement method used was a selective process, specifically a call-off from the Crown Commercial Services G-Cloud 12 Framework Agreement, with a total contract value of £229,240.

This opportunity not only demonstrates the ongoing demand for IT services in the public sector but also highlights potential business growth avenues for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in DevOps and IT consulting. Businesses that specialise in software development and IT support will find this procurement particularly relevant, as they could engage in future tenders or similar projects to fulfil the needs of Ofsted and other governmental bodies.

## Notice

Please note this contract has already been awarded and this contract notice is being published for transparency purposes only. This contract is for the provision of DevOps Support, Maintenance and development services for Ofsted's Early Years Services and is in place to ensure a continuation of service and to cover implementation/handover when the procurement competition that is currently underway is finalised. Call Off from Crown Commercial Services G-Cloud 12 Framework Agreement RM1557.12

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f68a1b2c-dd79-45be-adc0-bc3c448375da |
| 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 | 11 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Sep 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Sep 2021 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2021 - 31 Dec 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £229,240 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £229,240 |
| 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 | INFORMED SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 11 Oct 2021 at 15:22 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f68a1b2c-dd79-45be-adc0-bc3c448375da

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f68a1b2c-dd79-45be-adc0-bc3c448375da
  11th October 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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