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title: "G-Cloud 7 Call-Off for experienced developers that architect and develop business class applications"
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# G-Cloud 7 Call-Off for experienced developers that architect and develop business class applications

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-eb39fad9-40e3-4ea5-b031-74d04e9d4d7c

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## Summary

The public procurement process, initiated by the Department for Education, involves a G-Cloud 7 Call-Off aimed at procuring experienced developers for business class applications across core programming languages such as Java, PHP, and Python. This service contract, classified under the CPV code for education and training services, has a contract value of £5,000,000 and spans from 1st April 2017 to 31st March 2019. The award notice was published on 25th January 2018, and was actively awarded to Methods Business and Digital Technology Ltd, with the procurement method described as ‘Other - Unselected’.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software development and digital technology services, particularly those with expertise in building applications on various PaaS environments like AWS and Azure. Companies that are well-equipped to participate in this tender include large-scale developers capable of delivering robust business applications, thus appealing to those seeking to expand their portfolio in the educational sector through innovative technology solutions.

## Notice

G-Cloud 7 Call-Off for experienced developers that architect and develop business class applications in core programming languages: Java, Apex, Ruby, Node.js, PHP, Python and .Net and develop and run applications on multiple PaaS environments such as Force.com, Heroku, Amazon Web Services, Google AppEngine, Azure and CloudFoundry.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/569d16b4-6a91-42f5-8c65-ef11edb1b4c3 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Unselected |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Jan 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Feb 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Mar 2017 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2017 - 31 Mar 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £5,000,000 |
| 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 | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M1 2WD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Piccadilly |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | METHODS BUSINESS AND DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 25 Jan 2018 at 10:26 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/569d16b4-6a91-42f5-8c65-ef11edb1b4c3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/569d16b4-6a91-42f5-8c65-ef11edb1b4c3
  25th January 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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