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Apprenticeships Digital Development, Testing and Architecture - DfE

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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06 Jan 2026 at 11:01

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education, located in Darlington, conducted a procurement process titled "Apprenticeships Digital Development, Testing and Architecture - DfE". The contract falls under the Information Technology Services category, specifically focusing on agile digital development and solution architecture capabilities. The procurement was pursued through a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at £12,500,000, was awarded to Talent International UK Limited on 12 December 2025, covering the period from 1 January 2026 to 31 December 2027. The services are intended for delivery in the West Midlands, United Kingdom.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in digital development and IT architectural services, particularly those capable of meeting Government Digital Service (GDS) compliance standards. Companies that are small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) may find this contract particularly accessible due to the suitability criteria. Participating in such a contract can aid in expanding a company's portfolio, enhance credibility, and provide substantial growth opportunities within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Apprenticeships Digital Development, Testing and Architecture - DfE

Notice Description

Apprenticeship Service require agile digital development, testing and solution/technical architecture capability services to support development of GDS compliant digital services users to support development and live running of the service.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-074b1c5e-72ae-4fc5-9162-47f4436fcd0b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c7dfc7e2-a773-4a54-b8b1-9618ded6a680
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72222300 - Information technology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£12,500,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£12,500,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
2 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercial.ddat@education.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
DARLINGTON
Postcode
DL1 5QE
Post Town
Darlington
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC33 Darlington
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Darlington
Electoral Ward
Park East
Westminster Constituency
Darlington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TALENT INTERNATIONAL

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