DfE Financial Benchmarking Services for Schools

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DfE Financial Benchmarking Services for Schools

Notice Description

Supporting the next phase of the Data and Transparency strand of the School Resource Management (SRM) portfolio, this contract will bring together the DfE's financial benchmarking offers (Schools Financial Benchmarking [SFB] & View My Financial Insights [VMFI]) into one clear offering, subsequently improving processes and user experience.

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Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID: ocds-b5fd17-3ff7c9f5-6b98-472a-8fb9-d273607d529f
Publication Source: Contracts Finder
Latest Notice: https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d90cd794-4bff-49a3-839f-4a3086eeeefa
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: SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions: 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
CPV Codes: 72230000 - Custom software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value: Not specified
Lots Value: Not specified
Awards Value: £3,400,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value: Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date: 19 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline: 25 Apr 2023Expired
Future Notice Date: Not specified
Award Date: 19 Jun 20233 years ago
Contract Period: 21 Jun 2023 - 20 Dec 2026 3-4 years
Recurrence: Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION
Contact Name: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality: SHEFFIELD
Postcode: S1 2FJ
Post Town: Sheffield
Country: England
Major Region (ITL 1): TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2): TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3): TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location: Not specified
Local Authority: Sheffield
Electoral Ward: City
Westminster Constituency: Sheffield Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers: 1
Supplier Name: HIPPO DIGITAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d90cd794-4bff-49a3-839f-4a3086eeeefa
19th June 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/79c80d1f-bc4e-4fda-925d-e8d80840b9ec
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