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title: "con_10043 Research Evidence Directory Portal"
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published: "2021-06-08"
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# con_10043 Research Evidence Directory Portal

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d39d0513-69ce-4d48-bdc1-bbf055c86f2c

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## Summary

The Department for Education is seeking to enhance its operations through the procurement of the "Research Evidence Directory Portal", a software package and information system designed to simplify access to a variety of research services. This selective tender process, which concluded on 30th April 2021, has an awarded contract value of £257,000 and is set to run from 7th June 2021 until 6th June 2023. The contract delivery location is in London, United Kingdom, and it is particularly focused on the education industry sector.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses, especially those specialising in software development and information systems. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) will find this contract particularly suitable due to its emphasis on inclusivity in the bidding process. Companies with expertise in creating integrated information platforms could position themselves competitively, providing innovative solutions that meet the specified requirements of the Department for Education.

## Notice

Requirement for a single portal simplifying access to a range of research services and information containing an interactive research repository or directory that is integrated, accessible and secure.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ccc7b319-11e3-4255-b9d6-c27216640eba |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| 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 | 8 Jun 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Apr 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 May 2021 |
| Contract period | 6 Jun 2021 - 6 Jun 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £257,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £257,000 |
| 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 | SHEFFIELD |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S1 2FJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield |
| Local authority | Sheffield |
| Electoral ward | City |
| Westminster constituency | Sheffield Central |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ALTIAR |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 8 Jun 2021 at 15:12 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ccc7b319-11e3-4255-b9d6-c27216640eba

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ccc7b319-11e3-4255-b9d6-c27216640eba
  8th June 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/23c5db06-52ef-4b41-bae2-992bcff31bb2
  n/a

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