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Learner Data Service - Engineering Resource Capability DfE

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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04 Oct 2024 at 21:30

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education (DfE) is seeking a development partner to provide technical engineering capabilities for the Learner Data Service project, part of DfE's Data Transformation Portfolio. The contract falls under the Information Technology Services category and encompasses a wide range of regions, including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the United Kingdom, among others. The procurement stage is at the award phase, with the contract awarded to Engine Partners UK LLP, trading as Transform. Key dates include the tender period ending on 13 June 2024 and the contract commencing on 1 October 2024, running until 30 September 2026. The procurement method utilised was selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement, with a contract value of £17,300,000.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in information technology services to engage in a high-value project with the government, which can enhance their portfolio and expand their market presence. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Collaborating with the DfE's in-house digital and data teams will enable the selected business to showcase their expertise, boost capacity, and gain substantial exposure while contributing to a pivotal governmental data transformation initiative.

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Notice Title

Learner Data Service - Engineering Resource Capability DfE

Notice Description

We require a development partner who will provide the technical Engineering capability for the Learner Data Service data and technical project as part of the DfE's Data Transformation Portfolio. You will provide expertise and specialism to boost capacity and enhance capability, working alongside our in-house digital and data teams supporting delivery and operational running.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-31efcd39-ea13-43cf-88af-acf8eb4dc28b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3769fbe5-8e4b-4794-ba00-64060f40c260
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
£17,300,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£17,300,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Jun 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Sep 20241 years ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2024 - 30 Sep 2026 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
Not specified

Local Authority
Darlington
Electoral Ward
Park East
Westminster Constituency
Darlington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ENGINE PARTNERS UK LLP -TRADING AS TRANSFORM

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