Award

Data Science Testing Service for Digital Service Delivery

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

AwardUpdate

23 Dec 2019 at 15:50

Award Notice
Award

23 Dec 2019 at 11:41

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education has awarded a contract for a "Data Science Testing Service for Digital Service Delivery." This procurement falls under the business services industry, specifically focusing on law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security. The contract, valued at £3 million, is set to commence on 1st May 2019 and will conclude on 30th April 2021. The tender was conducted using an open procurement method and concluded on 30th April 2019, with the award notice published on 23rd December 2019. The services requested will be delivered across various locations, including the United Kingdom and other British Overseas Territories.

This contract presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in digital services, data science, and agile service delivery. Companies with experience in providing flexible testing services or those equipped to work within fast-paced environments will be particularly well-suited to compete. With the increasing demand for digital transformation in the public sector, this tender offers an excellent platform for businesses looking to expand their portfolios and engage with government projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Data Science Testing Service for Digital Service Delivery

Notice Description

A flexible testing service to work in fast-paced agile delivery teams, delivering Government Digital Services

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-31a82645-2cd5-464d-9ebc-0cdbb0eb0016
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c1b4cbdc-35db-4040-ac3e-d3ff41e68e13
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Dec 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Apr 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Apr 20196 years ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2019 - 30 Apr 2021 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION
Contact Name
Aneesa Iqbal
Contact Email
aneesa.iqbal@education.gov.uk
Contact Phone
07384872561

Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M1 2WD
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Piccadilly
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FLATWORLDWORKS

Further Information

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