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title: "The Provision of Digital Transformation and Iterative Development Services"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-bf8ddf92-277e-406e-8e34-67d6430fecc8"
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buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION"
published: "2018-01-09"
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# The Provision of Digital Transformation and Iterative Development Services

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bf8ddf92-277e-406e-8e34-67d6430fecc8

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## Summary

The Department for Education has successfully completed the tender process for "The Provision of Digital Transformation and Iterative Development Services." This procurement was categorised under IT services and took place across various locations, including the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories. The contract period spanned from 1st May 2017 to 30th April 2018, following a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period ended on 3rd April 2017, and the awarded contract to Sopra Steria Ltd was officially published on 9th January 2018.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses specialising in IT consulting, software development, and support services. As the work is based on specific requirements and delivered through individual work packages, firms capable of providing agile and iterative development solutions will find themselves well-positioned to compete in similar future tenders. Businesses with experience in framework agreements and a solid understanding of educational sector needs may particularly benefit from such opportunities.

## Notice

All requests for work, within scope of the agreement, shall be initiated by an authorised employee of the Customer by means of a 'Request for Quote' (RFQ) which will be emailed to the Supplier's nominated representative. The work will be in the form of individual work packages, detailing the specific requirement and timescales needed. This RFQ shall be evaluated against other responses received and if successful the activities, outcomes, delivery and payment profile agreed. The payment profile for each work package will be linked where appropriate, to the milestones and outputs agreed between the Customer and Supplier before work initiation.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f7e67c0b-b2e7-4dbf-9417-bc602670a60d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Jan 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Apr 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Apr 2017 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2017 - 30 Apr 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| 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 | 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SOPRA STERIA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 9 Jan 2018 at 15:06 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f7e67c0b-b2e7-4dbf-9417-bc602670a60d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f7e67c0b-b2e7-4dbf-9417-bc602670a60d
  9th January 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2c9616d7-08e5-4f43-b3bd-1b4ca54b1d9c
  Contract

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