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title: "Device Reserve - Cisco Umbrella for Get Help With Technology"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-ce84a5af-5b87-4a55-acf8-c70310494f80"
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buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION"
published: "2020-10-29"
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# Device Reserve - Cisco Umbrella for Get Help With Technology

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ce84a5af-5b87-4a55-acf8-c70310494f80

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## Summary

The Department for Education has successfully completed a procurement process for the contract titled "Device Reserve - Cisco Umbrella for Get Help With Technology." This project falls under the IT services sector, specifically focusing on consulting and software development. The tender process was classified as a limited procurement method, employing a competitive quotation approach below the threshold. The tender period concluded on 30th August 2020, with the contract commencing on 1st September 2020 and running through to 30th September 2021. The project's overall budget totalled £2,803,605, and it was aimed at addressing the surge in demand for technology in educational settings amidst the challenges posed by potential school closures due to COVID-19 outbreaks.

This procurement process presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in IT services, particularly in software development and educational technology. Enterprises that cater to the needs of educational institutions, including those focusing on remote learning solutions, are well-positioned to explore similar contracts. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) should consider competing, as this contract indicates an ongoing demand for innovative technology solutions in the education sector. With the increasing reliance on digital education resources, businesses in this industry can leverage this as a chance to expand their offerings and secure future contracts.

## Notice

The Department is planning for the full return of pupils in September, whilst also setting the expectation of a strong remote learning offer in the event that a coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak in a school, or local outbreak, may require school closures in the autumn term. This would create a localised dependence on remote education and an immediate surge in the demand for technology to deliver this.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4caf95ff-0beb-4289-9400-e4b6df57bcd3 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Oct 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Aug 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Aug 2020 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2020 - 30 Sep 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,803,605 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,803,605 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | COMPUTACENTER (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 29 Oct 2020 at 16:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4caf95ff-0beb-4289-9400-e4b6df57bcd3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4caf95ff-0beb-4289-9400-e4b6df57bcd3
  29th October 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/899088a1-b86f-49c5-bc8d-d993f1fa1adc
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