--- title: "Technical and Development Support Services for the Excellence Gateway" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d8cc7f3f-ea09-4eba-8078-d089bfc53279" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d8cc7f3f-ea09-4eba-8078-d089bfc53279" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d8cc7f3f-ea09-4eba-8078-d089bfc53279.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d8cc7f3f-ea09-4eba-8078-d089bfc53279.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "EDUCATION AND TRAINING FOUNDATION" published: "2018-02-01" --- # Technical and Development Support Services for the Excellence Gateway Buyer: EDUCATION AND TRAINING FOUNDATION Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d8cc7f3f-ea09-4eba-8078-d089bfc53279 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d8cc7f3f-ea09-4eba-8078-d089bfc53279) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d8cc7f3f-ea09-4eba-8078-d089bfc53279.json) ## Summary The Education and Training Foundation is seeking technical and development support services for the Excellence Gateway through an open procurement process. This tender, titled "Technical and Development Support Services for the Excellence Gateway," is classified under the Internet services industry category (CPV 72400000). The procurement is currently at the tender stage, with submissions accepted until 28th February 2018. The contract period is set to commence on 20th April 2018 and conclude on 31st March 2020. The foundation aims to partner with an organisation capable of ensuring the operational efficiency and security of the Excellence Gateway across various regions in the United Kingdom, including London, the North East, and the South East. This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) specialising in IT services, particularly in areas such as internet browsing software development, educational software development, and broader consulting services. Companies with experience in technical support and an understanding of service level agreements would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, allowing them to expand their footprint in the public sector and contribute to the effective operation of online educational resources. ## Notice The Foundation wishes to commission technical support services from a suitable organisation to facilitate and maintain the operation of the Excellence Gateway. The successful organisation will work with the hosting company to ensure the sites are secure and perform well, meeting the acceptance level laid out in an agreed Service Level Agreement. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/675b90b2-c7f3-44b5-bb93-633d34794a11 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 1 Feb 2018 | | Submission deadline | 28 Feb 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 19 Apr 2018 - 31 Mar 2020 | | 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 | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | EDUCATION AND TRAINING FOUNDATION | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | South West London | | Postcode | SW1W 9SP | | 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 | Pimlico North | | Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support - 72212190 - Educational software development services - 72212221 - Internet browsing software development services - 72400000 - Internet services - 80000000 - Education and training services ## Release History - 1 Feb 2018 at 17:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/675b90b2-c7f3-44b5-bb93-633d34794a11 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/675b90b2-c7f3-44b5-bb93-633d34794a11 1st February 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - http://www.mytenders.org/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB151130 NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the myTenders Web Site at the link provided. ## Notice URLs - http://www.et-foundation.co.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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