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title: "DfE DCI Online Forms Platform - con_23452"
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# DfE DCI Online Forms Platform - con_23452

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f0acd29b-9d2c-463a-9a9e-341ec62d7ca2

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## Summary

The Department for Education has recently awarded a contract for the delivery of a digital platform known as DfE DCI Online Forms Platform. This platform aims to support various business processes within the Department through intelligent online forms. The contract has been awarded to Granicus-Firmstep Limited, a large-scale supplier based in Cambridge, United Kingdom. The procurement method used was selective, with a total contract value of £230,900. The contract period runs from November 1, 2023, to October 31, 2025.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in software packages and information systems to compete. The Department for Education, as the buying organisation, sought a supplier to provide a digital platform to enhance its business processes. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this opportunity particularly suited to their capabilities. The contract was sourced through the Crown Commercial Service G-Cloud 13 Framework Agreement, highlighting the government's commitment to transparency and efficiency in public procurement.

## Notice

Delivery of a digital platform (govService), allowing the Buyer to develop and maintain a range of intelligent online forms to support various business processes across the Department. This is a Call-Off Contract sourced through the Crown Commercial Service G-Cloud 13 (RM1557.13) Framework Agreement. For transparency purposes, the awarded contract value includes an optional 12-month extension period.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e527e607-f150-42a7-89d0-23726682a274 |
| 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 | 23 Nov 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Oct 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Nov 2023 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2023 - 31 Oct 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £230,900 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £230,900 |
| 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 | GRANICUS-FIRMSTEP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 23 Nov 2023 at 14:18 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e527e607-f150-42a7-89d0-23726682a274

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e527e607-f150-42a7-89d0-23726682a274
  23rd November 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4814b6cf-89d9-4940-8d22-69374992d988
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