Award

Data Scientist x 2

DEFRA COMMERCIAL

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Award

19 Mar 2025 at 10:42

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) Commercial has completed a procurement process for the provision of two Data Scientists. The contract falls under the "Education and training services" industry category and covers various locations, including British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the rest of the world, with a primary focus on the United Kingdom. The procurement was conducted through direct procurement via a single tender action (below threshold), and the awarded contract has a total value of GBP 38,000. The contract period commenced on 8th September 2023 and will conclude on 20th June 2027, with the award being published on 19th March 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community and social enterprises (VCSEs) specialising in data science and educational services. With the involvement of Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) as the supplier, this contract highlights the need for skilled professionals to enhance educational services through data science. Businesses well-suited to compete for such opportunities would include those with expertise in data analysis, educational technology solutions, and training services. The long-term nature of the contract ensures a stable business relationship and continuous engagement with Defra Commercial.

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Notice Title

Data Scientist x 2

Notice Description

Data Scientist x 2

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5859742c-122b-4a5e-acd7-caa66d1d279a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bafd25c5-d425-4eb0-8ac1-9b88ee64e9b4
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£38,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
8 Aug 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
7 Sep 2023 - 20 Jun 2027 3-4 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
DEFRA COMMERCIAL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DF
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

ANGLIA RUSKIN UNIVERSITY (ARU

Further Information

Notice Documents

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