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title: "Department for Education Sign-in (DSI) Service Support Contract"
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buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION"
published: "2021-12-17"
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# Department for Education Sign-in (DSI) Service Support Contract

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c938b781-0ba8-49be-9e61-0b95a4655736

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## Summary

The Department for Education has successfully awarded the contract for the "Department for Education Sign-in (DSI) Service Support Contract," valued at £7,000,000. This procurement falls under the IT services category, specifically focusing on consulting, software development, internet services, and support, and it is classified as a selective procurement method, awarded through a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract commenced on 22 November 2021 and will run until 21 November 2023. The primary location for service delivery is in Manchester, with delivery addresses registered under the postal code CV1 2WT. The tender period ended on 31 August 2021.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in identity and access management platforms or IT services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are particularly well-suited to compete for such government contracts, given the emphasis on their participation. Companies engaged in consulting, software development, or internet support may find this an advantageous opportunity to expand their services and clientele within the public sector.

## Notice

Provide a simple, secure and stable identity and access management (IDAM) platform for service providers and suppliers who wish to access DfE services.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/da4f2c32-8345-497a-b5ff-9dadacbf08de |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Dec 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Aug 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Nov 2021 |
| Contract period | 22 Nov 2021 - 21 Nov 2023 |
| 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 | MANCHESTER M1 2WD |
| 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 | METHODS BUSINESS AND DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 17 Dec 2021 at 21:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/da4f2c32-8345-497a-b5ff-9dadacbf08de

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/da4f2c32-8345-497a-b5ff-9dadacbf08de
  17th December 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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