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title: "DevOps Support and Advisory Service (DfE Sign In) (con_7549)"
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# DevOps Support and Advisory Service (DfE Sign In) (con_7549)

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fc05ea61-d500-4bfa-bc1f-fee66d4b1236

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## Summary

The recent procurement process undertaken by the Department for Education involved a tender titled "DevOps Support and Advisory Service (DfE Sign In)." This contract, which falls within the category of IT services, particularly consulting and software development, is located in England. The procurement method employed was a selective approach through a call-off from a framework agreement, with a total contract value of £225,000. The contract period commenced on 1st May 2020 and concluded on 29th October 2021. The tender period had an end date of 24th April 2020.

This contract presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in IT services, particularly those offering consulting, software development, and support services. Companies with expertise in delivering third line support and guidance for web applications could find competitive advantages in this sector. As the contracting authority is keen on working collaboratively with SMEs, this procurement process is an excellent chance for such businesses to expand their portfolio and establish long-term relationships with a major government department.

## Notice

This contract provides third line support as well as advice and guidance on the delivery and future improvement of the DfE Sign In application.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e5b7fc18-c1ca-4b6e-8e55-39d6421e90d1 |
| 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 | 7 Jun 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Apr 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Apr 2020 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2020 - 29 Oct 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £225,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £225,000 |
| 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 | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 3BT |
| 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 | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BAE SYSTEMS APPLIED INTELLIGENCE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 7 Jun 2021 at 12:59 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e5b7fc18-c1ca-4b6e-8e55-39d6421e90d1
- 2 Mar 2021 at 18:12 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e5b7fc18-c1ca-4b6e-8e55-39d6421e90d1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e5b7fc18-c1ca-4b6e-8e55-39d6421e90d1
  7th June 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-education/about/procurement

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