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con_27642-Data Operations & Data Engineering Service Delivery & UCD Services

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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26 Jun 2025 at 17:58

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education has successfully completed the procurement process for a contract titled "con_27642-Data Operations & Data Engineering Service Delivery & UCD Services." This contract, completed through a selective procurement method by calling off from a framework agreement, is valued at £31,040,000. It belongs to the IT services industry category, specifically covering consulting, software development, internet, and support services. The procurement, which encompasses various locations including the United Kingdom and the Channel Islands, reached the award stage, with the award date set on 28th May 2025. The contract is planned to extend from 28th May 2025 to 28th May 2029, providing a long-term engagement opportunity for the supplier, Hippo Digital Ltd, a large-scale company based in Leeds.

This tender provides substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for businesses specialising in digital skills, product delivery, and user-centred design capabilities. Firms that are adept in IT services, especially those with expertise in data operations and engineering, are well-suited to benefit from such large-scale government contracts. The emphasis on a call-off contract from a framework agreement suggests that this procurement method supports suppliers already pre-qualified on the framework, offering an effective channel for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to engage with significant government projects and expand their market presence. Additionally, with the contract being awarded and operational up until 2029, businesses have the chance to plan their resources and operations over a stable and extended period.

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Notice Title

con_27642-Data Operations & Data Engineering Service Delivery & UCD Services

Notice Description

This contract will provide digital skills, product delivery and user centred design capabilities to support the Buyer in delivering digital outcomes within programmes of work in the Data Operations and Data Engineering Division

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2b2af3ee-53e3-4f8d-855a-3e4c698df16a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5223d3b3-a5fd-4135-9e79-f6ee4ca18b7e
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
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£31,040,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£31,040,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
27 May 2025 - 28 May 2029 4-5 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
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3BT
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HIPPO DIGITAL

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