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Data Science and Advanced Analytics Division Development, Dev Ops, Architecture and Data Engineering

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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25 Feb 2025 at 14:26

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education has completed the tender process for the provision of managed services to support critical data services, projects, programmes, and emerging technologies in the education sector. This project, titled "Data Science and Advanced Analytics Division Development, Dev Ops, Architecture and Data Engineering," falls under the IT services category and encompasses consulting, software development, internet, and support services. The contract has been awarded to Cognizant Worldwide Limited for a total value of £9,998,223. The contract period runs from 18th February 2025 to 17th February 2027. Geographically, the services will cover British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom.

This awarded contract creates significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in IT services and advanced analytics. With the contract specifically encouraging SME and VCSE participation, it opens doors for small and socially driven enterprises to engage in large-scale public sector projects. Companies with expertise in data science, DevOps, IT architecture, and data engineering will find this project aligns well with their capabilities and presents an opportunity for substantial business growth by delivering enhanced value and user satisfaction within the education sector.

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Notice Title

Data Science and Advanced Analytics Division Development, Dev Ops, Architecture and Data Engineering

Notice Description

managed services to support critical data services, projects, programmes, and emerging technologies to increase user satisfaction across the education sector and deliver enhanced value on taxpayers' monies

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5e5d8c51-1663-4433-a015-c4668d8bc71a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3c89b790-1145-4261-8400-8d9f744bb517
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

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£9,998,223 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£9,998,223 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Feb 202512 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Oct 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
18 Feb 2025 - 17 Feb 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
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

COGNIZANT WORLDWIDE

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