Ministères de l'éducation nationale and partner ministries have awarded a €38M web application maintenance contract to Capgemini Technology Services

Ministères de l'éducation nationale, des sports, de la jeunesse, de la vie associative, de l'enseignement supérieur, de la recherche et de l'espace, a central government authority operating in the education sector, has awarded a contract for third-party application maintenance and associated services related to web technology applications (Prestations de tierce maintenance applicative, et prestations associées, relatives aux applications de technologie web) to Capgemini Technology Services. The awarded value of the contract is €17,783,034.00, with a maximum framework value of €38,000,000.00, covering software maintenance and repair services, with an initial duration of 24 months and the option of two 12-month renewals. The contract was awarded following an open procedure under the standard regime, governed by EU Directive 2014/24/EU.

Introduction

Ministères de l'éducation nationale, des sports, de la jeunesse, de la vie associative, de l'enseignement supérieur, de la recherche et de l'espace, a central government authority operating in the education sector, has conducted an open procedure for third-party application maintenance and associated services related to web technology applications for the needs of the ministries of national education, higher education, research, space, sports, youth and associative life. The procurement has an estimated value of €19,000,000.00 and a maximum framework value of €38,000,000.00. The initial duration is 24 months from 20 August 2026, with the option of two 12-month renewals.

The procurement is not financed with EU funds but is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA). The evaluation criteria are technical value (60%), price of services (35%) and environmental quality (5%). Three tenders were submitted electronically. One winner was appointed: Capgemini Technology Services, ranked 1. The framework agreement operates without reopening of competition. The approximate value of the framework agreements in this notice is €17,783,034.00.

Why This Contract Matters

This contract ensures that the French education, higher education, research, space, sports, youth and associative life ministries have access to reliable third-party application maintenance services for their web technology applications.

This contract matters because it:

• Supports Education Ministries: Provides application maintenance for web technology applications
• Significant Value: €19,000,000.00 estimated value; €38,000,000.00 maximum framework value
• Awarded Value: €17,783,034.00
• Medium-Term Commitment: 24 months initial, with two 12-month renewals
• Balanced Evaluation: 60% technical value, 35% price, 5% environmental quality
• Competition: 3 tenders received
• No Subcontracting: No subcontracting declared

Contract Timeline

• Start date: 20 August 2026
• Contract concluded: 20 August 2026
• Initial duration: 24 months
• Maximum renewals: 2 (12 months each)
• Notice published: 17 September 2026 (OJ S 180/2026)
• Notice dispatch date: 15 September 2026

Contract Overview

Ministères de l'éducation nationale, des sports, de la jeunesse, de la vie associative, de l'enseignement supérieur, de la recherche et de l'espace conducted an open procedure under the standard regime, governed by EU Directive 2014/24/EU.

Key features include:

• One lot: LOT-0001
• Estimated value: €19,000,000.00
• Maximum framework value: €38,000,000.00
• Approximate value of framework agreements: €17,783,034.00
• Duration: 24 months, with two 12-month renewals
• Framework type: Framework agreement, without reopening of competition
• Evaluation: Technical value (60%), Price (35%), Environmental quality (5%)
• Winner: Capgemini Technology Services (large enterprise)
• Subcontracting: No
• No EU funding
• Covered by GPA: Yes

Key Contract Details

• Main classification: 72267000 Software maintenance and repair services
• Place of performance: Paris, France (NUTS: FR101); 65-67 rue Dutot, 75015 Paris
• Procedure identifier: 47b53a63-6ca6-4d64-945d-0a37a13489ef
• Internal identifier: MEN-SG-AOO-26004
• Type of procedure: Open
• Legal basis: Directive 2014/24/EU
• Review body: Tribunal Administratif de Paris
• Review deadline: Within two months of publication of this notice, third parties likely to be harmed may bring a full jurisdiction action contesting the validity of the contract before the Tribunal administratif de Paris

Lot Structure

Lot 1 – Third-Party Application Maintenance for Web Technology Applications

• Title: Prestations de tierce maintenance applicative, et prestations associées, relatives aux applications de technologie web pour les besoins des ministères de l'éducation nationale, de l'enseignement supérieur, de la recherche, de l'espace, des sports, de la jeunesse et de la vie associative.
• Description: Third-party application maintenance and associated services related to web technology applications for the needs of the ministries of national education, higher education, research, space, sports, youth and associative life
• Internal identifier: MEN-SG-AOO-26004
• Estimated value: €19,000,000.00
• Maximum value: €38,000,000.00
• Winner: Capgemini Technology Services (€17,783,034.00, Rank 1)
• Tenders received: 3
• Contract concluded: 20 August 2026
• Duration: 24 months, with two 12-month renewals
• Options: The contract may be renewed

Lot Summary Table

Lot	Title	Value (€)	Winner	Tenders
1	Third-Party Application Maintenance for Web Technology Applications	17,783,034.00	Capgemini Technology Services	3
Total		17,783,034.00

Scope of Supply

The contract covers the following services:

• Third-Party Application Maintenance: Tierce maintenance applicative for web technology applications
• Associated Services: Prestations associées related to web technology applications
• Software Maintenance: Software maintenance and repair services
• Web Technology Applications: Applications for the ministries of national education, higher education, research, space, sports, youth and associative life

Special Procurement Conditions

• Renewal Option: The contract may be renewed, with a maximum of two 12-month renewals
• Framework Agreement: Framework agreement, without reopening of competition
• No Subcontracting: No subcontracting declared by winner
• Environmental Quality: Environmental quality is an evaluation criterion (5%)
• No EU Funding: The procurement is not financed with EU funds

About the Contracting Authority

Ministères de l'éducation nationale, des sports, de la jeunesse, de la vie associative, de l'enseignement supérieur, de la recherche et de l'espace is a central government authority operating in the education sector in France.

• Legal type: Central government authority
• Activity: Education
• Registration number: 11004301500012
• Location: Paris, France (NUTS: FR101)
• Address: 61-65 rue Dutot, 75015 Paris
• Contact point: Adrien MALAVIALLE
• Email: adrien.malavialle@education.gouv.fr
• Telephone: 01 55 55 23 91
• Buyer profile: https://www.marches-publics.gouv.fr/entreprise

About the Winning Supplier

Capgemini Technology Services is a large enterprise based in Issy-Les-Moulineaux, France, specialising in technology and IT services.

• Size: Large enterprise
• Registration number: 479 766 842 00724
• Location: Issy-Les-Moulineaux, France (NUTS: FR105)
• Address: 145 – 147 quai du Président Roosevelt, 92130 Issy-Les-Moulineaux
• Subcontracting: No

Evaluation Criteria

The lot uses the following evaluation criteria:

• Technical Value (60%): Valeur technique
• Price (35%): Prix des prestations
• Environmental Quality (5%): Qualité environnementale

Procurement Analysis

• Procedure: Open procedure under the standard regime, governed by EU Directive 2014/24/EU
• Competition: 3 tenders received (submitted electronically)
• Subcontracting: No subcontracting declared
• No EU funding: The procurement was not financed with EU funds
• Framework agreement: Framework agreement, without reopening of competition
• No dynamic purchasing system used
• Accelerated procedure: Not indicated
• Review body: Tribunal Administratif de Paris
• Call for competition terminated: The call for competition has been terminated (contract awarded)

Additional Procurement Facts

• The contract is covered by the WTO's Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
• No EU funds were used for this procurement
• The estimated value is €19,000,000.00
• The maximum framework value is €38,000,000.00
• The approximate value of the framework agreements in this notice is €17,783,034.00
• The procurement is divided into one lot
• Technical value (60%), Price (35%) and Environmental quality (5%) are the evaluation criteria
• Three tenders were received
• The winner is a large enterprise
• No subcontracting was declared
• The contract duration is 24 months, with two 12-month renewals
• Framework without reopening of competition

Market & Industry Perspective

The French public sector IT services market features a mix of large international consultancies and specialised national providers. Third-party application maintenance for web technology applications is essential for maintaining critical digital services for education and research ministries.

Key trends in this market include:

• Quality focus: 60% technical value, 35% price, 5% environmental quality
• Large providers: Dominance of large IT services companies
• Long-term frameworks: Up to 48 months with renewals
• Digital government services: Maintenance of web applications for education ministries
• Environmental considerations: Environmental quality criterion (5%)
• Competition: 3 tenders received

Economic Significance

At €19,000,000.00 estimated value and €38,000,000.00 maximum framework value, this contract represents a significant investment in third-party application maintenance services for the French education, higher education, research, space, sports, youth and associative life ministries. The contract will:

• Support Education Ministries: Provide application maintenance for web technology applications
• Support Large Enterprise: Capgemini Technology Services is a large IT services company
• Provide Stability: 24-month framework with two 12-month renewals
• Ensure Service Continuity: Framework agreement with one supplier
• Enable Operational Efficiency: Standardised application maintenance
• Support Environmental Objectives: Environmental quality criterion

Future Procurement Opportunities

With this contract now in place, future opportunities include:

• Re-tender: Expected after the maximum duration including renewals
• Related Services: Additional software maintenance and IT services
• Subcontracting: Potential opportunities with Capgemini Technology Services
• Other Education Projects: Similar IT maintenance procurement opportunities
• Renewals: Two 12-month renewals may create further opportunities

Opportunities for Suppliers

While this contract is awarded, opportunities remain for IT service providers:

• Re-tender: Prepare for the next procurement cycle
• Subcontracting: Potential opportunities with Capgemini Technology Services
• Related Services: Other software maintenance and IT services
• Other French Ministries: Similar application maintenance procurements
• Renewal Periods: Monitor renewal opportunities

What Businesses Should Watch

• Education ministries' future procurement notices
• Other French public sector IT maintenance tenders
• Software maintenance and web application market trends
• Changes to French procurement regulations
• Environmental quality requirements in IT procurement
• Renewal option decisions

FranceTenders Procurement Intelligence

This application maintenance contract is a notable example of French public sector procurement. Several features stand out:

• Scale: €19M estimated value; €38M maximum framework value; €17.78M awarded
• Quality focus: 60% technical value, 35% price, 5% environmental quality
• Large winner: Capgemini Technology Services
• One lot: Third-party application maintenance for web technology applications
• Competition: 3 tenders received
• Framework with renewals: 24 months plus two 12-month renewals
• Environmental criterion: 5% environmental quality

For suppliers, this procurement highlights the importance of:

• Technical value: 60% technical value-based evaluation
• Competitive pricing: 35% price-based evaluation
• Environmental quality: 5% environmental quality-based evaluation
• Application maintenance capability: Ability to maintain web technology applications
• Public sector experience: Understanding of French education ministry requirements
• Scale capability: Ability to deliver large-scale application maintenance

Supplier Takeaways

• Ensure high technical value – 60% of evaluation is technical value-based
• Offer competitive pricing – 35% of evaluation is price-based
• Demonstrate environmental quality – 5% of evaluation is environmental quality-based
• Showcase application maintenance capability for web technology applications
• Develop public sector experience with French education ministries
• Demonstrate scale capability for large-scale application maintenance
• Monitor education ministries and French public sector procurement opportunities

Key Takeaways

• Ministères de l'éducation nationale and partner ministries awarded a €17,783,034.00 third-party application maintenance contract to Capgemini Technology Services
• One lot: Third-party application maintenance for web technology applications
• Duration: 24 months, with two 12-month renewals
• Evaluation: Technical value (60%), Price (35%) and Environmental quality (5%)
• 3 tenders received
• Winner is a large enterprise
• No subcontracting declared
• No EU funding
• Covered by GPA: Yes
• Estimated value €19,000,000.00; maximum framework value €38,000,000.00
• Framework without reopening of competition

Conclusion

This third-party application maintenance contract ensures that the French education, higher education, research, space, sports, youth and associative life ministries have access to reliable maintenance services for their web technology applications. By awarding the contract to Capgemini Technology Services, the ministries secure a reliable supplier with the scale and capability to deliver large-scale application maintenance.

The 60% technical value, 35% price and 5% environmental quality evaluation reflects the balanced nature of IT services procurement, where technical quality is the primary differentiator, with price and environmental considerations also playing a role. The framework structure with renewals reflects the long-term nature of application maintenance needs.

For suppliers, this procurement highlights the importance of technical value, competitive pricing, environmental quality, application maintenance capability, public sector experience, and scale capability in winning French public sector IT services contracts.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is Ministères de l'éducation nationale, des sports, de la jeunesse, de la vie associative, de l'enseignement supérieur, de la recherche et de l'espace?

Ans: A central government authority operating in the education sector in France, representing the ministries of national education, sports, youth, associative life, higher education, research and space.

Q: What is the value of the contract?

Ans: Estimated value €19,000,000.00; maximum framework value €38,000,000.00; awarded value €17,783,034.00.

Q: Who is the winner?

Ans: Capgemini Technology Services, a large enterprise based in Issy-Les-Moulineaux, France.

Q: What services are covered?

Ans: Third-party application maintenance and associated services related to web technology applications.

Q: What were the evaluation criteria?

Ans: Technical value (60%), Price (35%) and Environmental quality (5%).

Q: How long is the contract?

Ans: 24 months, with two 12-month renewals.

Q: How many tenders were received?

Ans: Three tenders (submitted electronically).

Q: Is this contract funded by the EU?

Ans: No, the procurement is not financed with EU funds.

Q: What is the review body?

Ans: Tribunal Administratif de Paris.

Q: What is the lot structure?

Ans: One lot – LOT-0001 (Third-party application maintenance for web technology applications).

Q: Is subcontracting allowed?

Ans: No subcontracting was declared by the winner.

Q: What are the renewal options?

Ans: The contract may be renewed, with a maximum of two 12-month renewals.

Source: EU Official Journal, Contract Award Notice 640305-2026, OJ S 180/2026, published 17 September 2026.

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