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title: "Team Collaboration Software - Slack Business+ Licensing - con_21795"
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# Team Collaboration Software - Slack Business+ Licensing - con_21795

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d49e2f17-4a2d-47c2-ab14-06785f6f31aa

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## Summary

The Department for Education has completed the re-procurement of Slack Business+ Licensing, a core collaboration and productivity application for digital teams. The contract was awarded using a selective procurement method, calling off from a framework agreement via Crown Commercial Service Technology Products and Associated Services Framework (TePAS), Lot 3. The tender had a value of £170,867 and had a tender period ending on 12th July 2023, with a contract period running from 22nd July 2023 to 21st July 2024. Insight Direct (UK) Ltd was awarded the contract. The location of the contract covers various countries, including the United Kingdom.

This tender for Slack Business+ Licensing by the Department for Education offers opportunities for businesses in the services sector, specifically those providing software packages and information systems. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are suited for participation. The procurement process was tailored for businesses to compete via a selective procurement method, and the nature of the contract period allows for planned business growth strategies. Interested businesses can contact Matthew Land at the Department for Education for more details about this specific opportunity.

## Notice

Re-procurement of Slack Business+ Licensing. Slack is a core collaboration and productivity application which is used extensively by Digital Teams within DfE to connect and work with internal and external stakeholders, supporting in the delivery of key digital programmes. Call-Off Contract let following a Further Competition conducted via Crown Commercial Service Technology Products and Associated Services Framework (TePAS), Lot 3.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6f3e0d25-8ebd-4e53-8e7e-c5121fbd3994 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Aug 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Jul 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Jul 2023 |
| Contract period | 21 Jul 2023 - 21 Jul 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £170,867 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £170,867 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 3 Aug 2023 at 09:36 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6f3e0d25-8ebd-4e53-8e7e-c5121fbd3994

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6f3e0d25-8ebd-4e53-8e7e-c5121fbd3994
  3rd August 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/eed18597-dec9-473d-b29d-cf1b6614f334
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