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Con_26040 - Data Testing Services

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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18 Mar 2025 at 13:50

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education (DfE) has awarded a contract titled "Con_26040 - Data Testing Services" in the IT services industry category. The contract, valued at £10,352,934, involves providing quality assurance testing for the development and creation of digital data solutions within the DfE's data landscape. It will support the department's data activities, including data capture, ingestion, management, production, and sharing of services, and will deliver to multiple regions including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the United Kingdom. The contracting process followed a selective procurement method using a call-off from a framework agreement, with the contract period starting on 10th March 2025 and concluding on 9th March 2027. The procurement process is now at the award stage, with the award being active as of 24th February 2025.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses in the IT services sector, particularly those specialising in quality assurance and data management solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited to compete for similar contracts, given the emphasis on supporting data services at a departmental level. Companies with a strong background in digital data solutions and a capacity to deliver across diverse geographic locations stand to benefit the most. By securing such contracts, businesses can enhance their portfolios, gain substantial government contracts experience, and build long-term partnerships with a significant government department.

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Notice Title

Con_26040 - Data Testing Services

Notice Description

A contract for specialist quality assurance testing to support with the development of existing, and the creation of new, digital data solutions across the DfE's data landscape. This contract will support the department in its ability to continue to provision data capture, ingestion, management, production and the sharing of services.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-360062de-00d1-49fd-b82b-4e40361b90f4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/64cfa780-dfe3-4ee8-bcca-eb78754d3ee1
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
£10,352,934 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£10,352,934 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Feb 202512 months ago
Contract Period
10 Mar 2025 - 9 Mar 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
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

QUALITEST GROUP

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