---
title: "DfE Sign in"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-e412af92-4e5d-4a63-b109-83eff4b01b0e"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION"
published: "2022-01-04"
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# DfE Sign in

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e412af92-4e5d-4a63-b109-83eff4b01b0e

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "DfE Sign in" project was conducted by the Department for Education, based in Coventry, England. This project falls under the IT services industry category, specifically focusing on consulting, software development, and internet support, with an estimated value of £7,000,000. The procurement method used was selective, operating as a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period concluded on 21 November 2021, while the active contract runs from 22 November 2021 to 21 November 2023.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those offering identity and access management solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that are agile and capable of providing a secure and stable platform will find this contract especially relevant. Companies looking to expand their presence in the education sector may benefit significantly from engaging in this process, as the buyer, the Department for Education, seeks reliable service providers to enhance access to its services.

## 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/2c5422d9-7e42-4432-a0cb-eabd60881b1b |
| 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 | 4 Jan 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Nov 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 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 | COVENTRY |
| Post town | Coventry |
| Postcode | CV1 2WT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG33 Coventry |
| Local authority | Coventry |
| Electoral ward | St Michael's |
| Westminster constituency | Coventry South |
| 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

- 4 Jan 2022 at 10:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2c5422d9-7e42-4432-a0cb-eabd60881b1b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2c5422d9-7e42-4432-a0cb-eabd60881b1b
  4th January 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6e3cc752-120d-4cf8-8e69-ad33ad60f0de
  n/a

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