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title: "Digital Support for the Inspection Improvement Programme (IIP) and associated Digital services"
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# Digital Support for the Inspection Improvement Programme (IIP) and associated Digital services

Buyer: OFFICE FOR STANDARDS IN EDUCATION, CHILDRENS SERVICES AND SKILLS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-eca4ecef-c801-4e22-8906-60a173eab7c5

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## Summary

The Office for Standards in Education, Children’s Services and Skills (Ofsted) has announced the successful award of a contract for the provision of specialist digital resources to support its Inspection Improvement Programme (IIP) and associated digital services. This contract, titled "Digital Support for the Inspection Improvement Programme (IIP) and associated Digital services," involves retaining CGI IT UK Ltd to extend their services from 21st May 2025 to 30th November 2025, with a contract value of £1,559,166.67. The procurement falls under the information technology services industry category and utilises a selective procurement method as part of a call-off from a framework agreement, indicating a strategic move in Ofsted's ongoing digital improvement efforts. Key parties include the buying organisation Ofsted, headquartered in Manchester, and the supplier CGI IT UK Ltd.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in information technology services to engage with a key public sector client committed to improving educational standards through digital means. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this procurement approachable, given its suitability for such businesses, though large-scale providers like CGI IT UK Ltd have also been involved. Companies possessing expertise in delivering digital transformation projects, particularly within the public sector, would be well-suited to compete for similar contracts in future procurement cycles, thus positioning themselves for growth by aligning with an essential aspect of public infrastructure development.

## Notice

Provision of Specialist Digital Resources for the Inspection Improvement Programme (IIP) and Associated Digital Services. The contract will allow Ofsted to retain 17 key CGI contractors beyond their existing expiry date of 20 May 2025. The majority of these CGI contractors are required to 30th November 2025 due to their involvement in the Inspection Improvement Programme (IIP) which is a strategic priority for Ofsted.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1331cd13-a1aa-47c5-b486-25d38adddbdc |
| 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 | 11 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 1 May 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 May 2025 |
| Contract period | 20 May 2025 - 30 Nov 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,559,166 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,559,166 |
| 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 | OFFICE FOR STANDARDS IN EDUCATION, CHILDRENS SERVICES AND SKILLS |
| 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 | CGI IT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 72222300 - Information technology services
- 79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff

## Release History

- 11 Jun 2025 at 09:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1331cd13-a1aa-47c5-b486-25d38adddbdc

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1331cd13-a1aa-47c5-b486-25d38adddbdc
  11th June 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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